News & Notes

News & Notes

Hot Dog Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts

How do you eat hot dogs? Apparently, there are some important rules to follow when consuming the classic summertime treat. Here are a few of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council‘s top do’s and

Animals

Get An Up-Close View of These Creepy Bugs

If you’re like most people, there are two options when you find a bug in the house. Squish it or freak out. But photographer Daniel Kariko is different. He gathers bugs and creates beautiful microscopic

History

Where Does the Phrase “Piggyback” Come From?

You’ve heard the phrase “piggyback” a million times, but have you ever wondered what it actually means? No? Just me? Lucky for you, I’ve done some digging and found the historical origins of the phrase.

Animals

The Brontosaurus is Back!

Although it’s among the most well-known dinosaurs ever, the Brontosaurus hasn’t been an officially recognized type of dinosaur since 1903. Until now. A brand-new study published in the open access journal Peer J is hoping

News & Notes

Watch a Raindrop Hitting Sand in Slo-Mo

Here’s something you don’t see every day, the slow-motion impact of raindrops on sand. The super slow-motion, high-speed photography shows exactly how a high-speed drop affects sand at ground level.