Beloved by kids and nerds alike, They Might Be Giants has been making wacky music since 1982. But even if you’re not a total TMBG freak, you might know the answers to some of these questions. Take a shot — you could learn something!  Read More →

In this clip from Discovery Channel’s “MythBusters,” Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage test out a James Bond movie myth: Can an electromagnetic watch deflect bullets? (  Read More →

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On Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs,” host Mike Rowe visits Fat Bottom Farms and learns the fine art of goat milking. Mike soon finds out that milking goats is not as easy at it appears.  Read More →

We can’t blame you for thinking this quiz is going to be a walk in the park. George W. Bush and Barack Obama obviously have strong differences of opinions about many, many things. There’s also the matter of Obama’s rep as a smooth talker and his predecessor’s sometimes � interesting way with words. But check out these quotes about economic matters and see if some of them don’t give you pause. Could it be that these... 

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Vegetarians often turn to textured vegetable protein, a high-protein food that doesn’t come from animals, rather than cooking meats for their meals. But is it appetizing — or even safe to eat?  Read More →

Did you know that banks, as the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, actually create money? Most Americans entrust their savings to banks with blind faith. But in an uncertain economy, it’s more important than ever to understand the role and functions of banks. Prove your worth and your knowledge with this quiz on how banks work.  Read More →