The Backstory of Nike's Famous Slogan

“Just Do It” is one of the most popular and recognizable slogans of the past 50 years. It’s incredibly simple and effective and is considered... read more

The Strange Solution for Leap Years

If you ask anyone what a leap year is, they’ll likely say it’s the extra day that February gets every 4 years. While that’s mostly true,... read more

What is the Inspiration Behind the Times Square Ball Drop?

Every December 31st, millions of people fix their eyes upon Times Square. Whether people decide to brave the crowds in person... read more

Riding Shotgun

If there are more than two people riding in a car, it almost inevitable that a nice, calm walk toward the vehicle will turn into a running riot as one... read more

What is the Symbolism Behind the Olympic Rings?

With the 2014 Winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia underway and the unfortunate malfunction of one of the rings during the opening... read more

How to Spot a One-way Mirror

One-way mirrors are synonymous with detective scenes. A suspect sits in a bright, white room with a big mirror on one of the walls, and on the other side... read more