Would detonating a nuclear bomb in a desert really turn its sand into glass?
Yes, detonating a nuclear bomb in a desert really would turn its sand into glass. Well, at least a portion of it. We know...
How did the Golden Gate Bridge get its name?
Contrary to popular belief, the Golden Gate Bridge is not named for its nighttime golden appearance. The Golden Gate Bridge is named after the...
Where do libraries get their initial set of books from?
New libraries use a process called "collection development" to decide what books to purchase as well as what books to discard. Books are usually...
Is there an Old Zealand?
New Zealand was named after the westernmost Dutch province named Zeeland. So, technically, Zeeland is the "old Zealand."
The first Western explorer to discover what...
Why do quarters have ridges on their edges?
According to the U.S. Mint, ridges were added to the edges of quarters (aka reeded edges) to help prevent fraud and counterfeiting. Up until...