"An ornithologist explains how robin hatchlings and their parents keep their nest clean. Welcome to our first-ever week of programming for kids! Earlier this year I noticed a bird nest with a single... continue reading

posted by ant 4 months 2 weeks ago • 108 views • 9:43

"Just because it's good for you doesn't mean more is better. ... Lots of people reach for the orange juice or Vitamin C supplements when they start to get a cold. It's a popular myth that began in the... continue reading

posted by ant 1 year 3 months 2 weeks ago • 82 views • 4:08

"Why is the US drinking age 21? And how did it happen? In this episode of Vox Almanac, Vox’s Phil Edwards explores the history of the somewhat unusual way the drinking age became 21. ... After prohibition... continue reading

posted by ant 1 year 4 months 3 weeks ago • 118 views • 9:30

"Cereal makers sold us a breakfast myth... Cereal companies have perpetuated a big myth about breakfast: that the first meal of the day is crucial to good health. And one of their most long-lasting... continue reading

posted by ant 1 year 9 months 2 weeks ago • 21 views • 5:30

"Instant ramen noodles have become like cash among inmates in the US. And behind bars, it can buy you anything. ... Cash is illegal in prisons. And that means everything from tuna to stamps to cigarettes... continue reading

posted by ant 2 years 2 months ago • 28 views • 5:01

"SweeTango, Zestar, Rave, Cosmic Crisp, Evercrisp, Arctic, Kissabel, Envy. These are the names of fancy new apples hoping to satisfy your taste buds. ... Farmers are racing to grow and sell the perfect... continue reading

posted by ant 2 years 2 months 3 weeks ago • 8 views • 4:44

"Food labels don’t mean what you think they mean. ... When people clean out their fridge, they look at whatever date is on the label and throw it in the trash if it’s past that date. But the chances... continue reading

posted by ant 2 years 6 months 4 weeks ago • 89 views • 4:41

"Turns out there’s a lot of chemistry in cooking. ... Ever notice the first step for baking a cookie is almost always to preheat the oven to 350 degrees? Even when you’re baking something else,... continue reading

posted by ant 2 years 7 months 1 week ago • 536 views • 3:33

"Rats are grosser than we thought, but it's not their fault. ... It's estimated that there are over 2 million rats in New York City alone. They often carry infectious diseases like E. Coli and Salmonella... continue reading

posted by ant 3 years ago • 250 views • 5:14

"The dark side of mars-sponsored chocolate studies. Read more about the science of chocolate health on Vox: http://bit.ly/2mCn3TJ http://bit.ly/2Db4Fei Chocolate is good for health, study finds.... continue reading

posted by ant 3 years ago • 208 views • 5:40

"... There’s a new tax law in town. It passed without a single vote from Democrats in the House or the Senate, and it’s a huge windfall for the richest Americans, including President Donald Trump. ... continue reading

posted by ant 3 years ago • 677 views • 3:09

YouTube description: You don’t have to go vegan to fight climate change. Research shows that small changes to our diets can make big differences. (H/T @eric3579)... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 1 month ago • 273 views • 5:40

"Granite countertops are an American obsession. But how did they become so ubiquitous? Our nation's countertop history has had a few surprising twists and turns..."

posted by ant 3 years 3 months 1 week ago • 36 views • 6:17

"Eat your peas! It’s the easiest way to fight climate change. This is the fourth episode of Climate Lab, a six-part series produced by the University of California in partnership with Vox. Hosted... continue reading

posted by ant 3 years 8 months 1 week ago • 287 views • 9:22

YouTube description: Here's how it rolled from rice paddies into your burrito.

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 4 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 628 views • 2:36

The Sweet Potato Council's own Head Honcho, 'You Got Him', is up on his tuber history by gum! YouTube: The reason "yams" and sweet potatoes taste the same to Americans is because they are the same.... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 5 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 151 views • 2:10

Expensive wines taste better...if you know the price

posted by eric3579 5 years 8 months ago • 1,112 views • 3:32