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...
Was Chef Boyardee a real person?
Unlike the fictional product marketing icons of Betty Crocker, Aunt Jemima, and Mrs. Butterworth, Chef Boyardee was indeed a real person. The others were created...
Why is it called Gatorade?
Gatorade is named after a "gator," which is the mascot for the University of Florida sports teams.
In early summer of 1965, the coaching staff...
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 does the phrase, “giving me the cold shoulder,” originate?
Short answer: It was a mistranslation of a phrase from the Vulgate Bible.