Extras
The Straight Dope by Cecil Adams, crossword by Matt Jones, News of The Weird
Are we heading back to 25-year lifespans because germs are invincible?
From an evolutionary biology perspective, a highly lethal virus isn’t always a particularly successful one
Is it possible to raise enough venison to make a regular fast-food item?
Who knew there was such a hunger for deer?
Eyelid shaving and cheesesteaks in the afterlife
People Different From Us Chengdu, China, street barber Xiong Gaowu offers a most unusual service at his roadside location in Sichuan province. For $12, Xiong will scrape the inside of […]
How did Minnesota diverge linguistically from “duck duck goose” to “duck duck gray duck”?
In departing from duck-duck orthodoxy, the Swedes are hardly alone.
Can you harness electricity from electric eels?
Even if you were able to haul in enough starter stock for your state-of-the-art electric-eel farm, you might encounter difficulty sustaining a population.
Who profits from climate change?
Those wanting to make a profit in this arena are advised to stick near the top of this list if they want to keep their souls.
Is there a general consensus on aspartame’s health effects?
As recently as 2016 Pepsi was still dithering over which fake sugar to put in its no-cal drinks