Ask Uncle John Anything: How Do You Sleep at Night?
Uncle John knows pretty much everything—and if he doesn’t, he heads his massive research library, or puts one of his many associates on the case. So go ahead: In the comments below, ask Uncle John anything. Why can’t we remember (or even not...
Heart Facts That Can’t Be Beat
It’s so close to Valentine’s Day, so we thought we’d talk about the real inspiration behind the symbol of the holiday. Where is it? Put your hand on your heart like you’re saying the Pledge of Allegiance. (We’ll wait.) Did you cross y...
When it’s not quite clear outside, but there aren’t fluffy, white clouds floating around either, then there’s some kind of presence hanging low in the sky that prevents you from seeing too far away. It’s either fog, mist or haze. Here’s how...
Electronic Thingamajigs We Never Got To Fiddle With
It seems like there’s always a “must have” gadget that everybody’s clamoring to get. These are some examples of that hype…except that after their were touted and promoted, they never actually hit stores. The Phantom In 2003, a company...
The Heroic Toilet from the Future
That’s no understatement — for the 2.3 billion people around the world who don’t have access to sanitation, a new kind of loo could save countless lives. Flush toilets aren't everywhere Flush toilets are commonplace in the U.S. and Europe...
