Why does your funny bone hurt when you hit it?
Hint: You’re not actually hitting the bone.
How are sloths not extinct yet from natural selection?
Survival of the fittest? Sloths have taken a different approach.
Why do lizards do push ups?
Lizards do push-ups to show off, display dominance, and regulate heat. So we have more in common with lizards than we think!
Why does the sky turn pink at sunset?
Don't miss the science behind nature's best Instagram filter.
Why does electricity make noise?
Discover the electrifying reason why AC/DC isn't just a legendary rock band.
Why do I cry when I laugh hard?
We don’t know for sure, but crying and laughing are both ways that your brain soothes you and reduces stress. Crying while laughing could also just be because your tear ducts are getting stimulated by your face muscles.
How can we see the Milky Way if we are in it?
Imagine the Milky Way galaxy like a stack of pancakes.
Why are you more buoyant in salt water?
While you may feel weightless, I assure you, you are not.
Why is it easier to balance a bike in motion?
It’s easier to ride a bike than to understand why it’s easy to ride a bike.
Why do dogs have an extra paw pad on their front legs?
These corn-chip-smelling paw pads serve a helpful purpose.
Why do we get muscle cramps after heavy exercise?
And why, of all things, pickle juice can help.
