Jeremy R. asks: How did Switzerland manage to stay neutral during WWI and WWII? The tiny mountainous country of Switzerland has been in a state […]
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Weekly Wrap 117
This is a weekly wrap of our popular Daily Knowledge Newsletter. You can get that newsletter for free here. Why Doesn’t the United States Use […]
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Prank Calling the Pope- The Blue Box, “Woz,” and Steve Jobs
In this video from our new YouTube channel (click here to subscribe), we take a look at Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak’s first business together- […]
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Why Are You Not Supposed to Use Twice Boiled Water for Tea?
Jeremy W. asks: Is it true that drinking tea made from twice boiled water is bad for you? There’s a rather persistent idea that “reboiling” […]
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10 Bizarre Facts- Part 6
Embed This Infographic [Source: Today I Found Out] For Part 1 of this series go here: 10 Bizarre Facts For Part 2 of this series […]
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Why do Golfers Yell “Fore,” When was the Mulligan First Used, and Other Questions You Might Have Wondered About Golf
There is a long-standing belief that golf was invented by the Scottish, sometime in the 14th or 15th centuries. This maybe false, at least according […]
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You Should Know About Jury Nullification
Since before the U.S. was a country, juries in the American system of justice were being impaneled to be the “triers of evidence,” or as […]
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Weekly Wrap 117
This is a weekly wrap of our popular Daily Knowledge Newsletter. You can get that newsletter for free here. Why Doesn’t the United States Use […]
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Why is a Final Performance Called a Swan Song, What Does the Dangly Thing in Your Throat Do, Why Do Other People’s Farts Smell Worse and More
In this week’s “best of” our YouTube channel, we look at a variety of topics, including, why a final performance is called a Swan Song, […]
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How Blind People Tell When They’ve Wiped Enough, and More in Yet Another 9 Quick Facts
997) Ever wonder how blind people tell when they’ve wiped enough after going to the bathroom? Well, wonder no more. To begin with, the vast […]
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From Slave to Saint, The Story of Patrick
After St. Patrick’s death on March 17, 461, his story was largely forgotten. It took centuries for him to attain mythological status, and even at […]
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Does the Ocean Continually Get Saltier?
Gina A. asks: Is the ocean continually getting saltier as salt comes in from the rivers or is there some way that the salt gets […]
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The Silver Lining of the Worst Movie Ever Made
Product placement is a subtle art and when it’s done well, a few seconds of footage can instantly raise the profile of a given brand. […]
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Why Does the United States Use the Electoral College Instead of a Simple Vote Count When Deciding the Next President?
Mike C. asks: Why don’t we use the popular vote to pick the president? On December 13, 2000, Vice President Al Gore conceded the presidential […]
Language
Where the Term “Bootlegging” Came From
Mark Y. asks: Why were people who made alcohol during prohibition called bootleggers? Although Prohibition officially began on January 16, 1920, the impetus for banning […]
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The Truth About Legendary Highwayman Dick Turpin
Richard Turpin, better known by his nickname, Dick, was a legendary highwayman who stalked the English countryside. A century or so after his death by […]
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Hollow Mountains and Exploding Bridges, How Switzerland Remained Neutral With WWI and WWII Raging Around It
Jeremy R. asks: How did Switzerland manage to stay neutral during WWI and WWII? The tiny mountainous country of Switzerland has been in a state […]
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The Richest People by Century
Jeremy R. asks: Who were the richest people in history? Wealth transcends time. It is also extremely hard to evaluate. There have been more than […]
