Rachel Swaby
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Why We Yawn, And Why It’s So Contagious
Your grandmother says it’s because you watch too much TV. Your teacher thinks it’s because you’re bored. And that creepy guy on the bus just slapped you with a phonebook in an attempt to exorcise the devil living in your molars. All because you’re yawning.
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Ketchup Used To Be Made Of Fish: The Crazy History Of The World’s Greatest Condiment
Here’s something that might just blow your mind: ketchup — the national condiment of 1896, according to the New York Tribune — wasn’t always tomato based. In fact, if it had remained in its early form, we might be spreading fish paste on our burgers (gulp) instead of the tangy tomato-y goodness we presently rely…
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Why Are There So Many Tornadoes This Year?
The US is the most tornado-friendly landmass on Earth. Its got just the right mix of moisture, instability, lift and wind shear to provoke more than 1000 of the dangerous storms annually.
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What Exactly Is That New Car Smell?
The smell of a new car is intoxicating. It reminds us of money and shiny objects. It evokes that golden period before repeat coffee stains, mouldy Tupperware and our boot’s transformation into a Good Will depository change the way we feel about our car.