Category Archives: Free Country Free Ride

There’s nothing soft about the 6 or 7 ounce, 11- to 12-inch ball at the center of the sport of softball. But, if it's not soft (which it isn't), why is a softball a softball?It actually all goes...

Whenever you gas up your car, you’ll always see a certain set of numbers on each pump...usually 87, 89, and 93. What are those numbers? And what do they mean?Those numbers on the yellow buttons ...

Getting caught in a spider web...walking through an abandoned warehouse...getting caught in a spider web while walking through an abandoned warehouse...those might make you feel uneasy, scared, or oth...

Most of our greetings & farewells are pretty straightforward, especially ones that begin with good (like “good morning”, “good afternoon”, “good night”, etc.). ...

Ever wonder why there's a giant wad of cotton shoved into your bottle of aspirin or acetaminophen or ibuprofen? There actually is a reason it's there, though that reason should gradually be fading awa...

If you watched this year’s Olympics (or any Olympics, really), you may have noticed several winners full-ob old-timey prospector by chomping on their medal. Why do Olympians bite their medals? D...

We've all known people or businesses that have fallen prey to "phishing" attacks. But what is a “phishing” scam? And why is it called that?Back when the word originated, "phishing" attacks...

A cake with frosting. A doughnut with icing. What's the difference between frosting & icing? The dictionary defines icing as "a sweet flavored usually creamy mixture used to coat baked goods ... c...

We’re all trying our best to keep ourselves safe as the pandemic wears on. And one of the most frequently asked questions amidst our precautionary efforts is, "How long can I wear my N95 mask be...

Your kitty may love that adorable toy you bought specifically for it that some extra special love potion inside of it, but what happens if (when) your dog gets hold of it? Is catnip safe for dogs?Catn...