February 22, 2019

Why was the first space shuttle a big deal for Star Trek fans?

NASA intended to name its first shuttle, built in the 1970s as a test craft for atmospheric flights, the Constitution. But after a letter-writing campaign by […]
February 22, 2019

Why do people spread gossip?

Researchers have found that between 65 and 80 percent of all conversations could be considered gossip – idle chatter and rumors about people’s private lives. Surprised? […]
February 20, 2019

Why do paparazzi take photos of celebrities?

  It’s the price of fame. When movie stars, pro athletes, politicians, and other famous folks are out and about, crews of camera-wielding paparazzi tag along […]
February 20, 2019

What is the largest living thing?

Honey mushroom is the largest living thing. Just feet below the floor of Malheur National Forest in Oregon, U.S.A., sprawls the world’s largest living organism: the […]