I did not know that yesterday!

What does after-hours trading mean for the stock market?

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:35:08 PDT

I always thought you could only trade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., but the practice of buying and selling stocks after official trading hours is a relatively recent phenomenon. According to...

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Who has the record for being arrested the most times?

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:42:19 PST

Discounting Otis, the beloved town drunk from "The Andy Griffith Show," and Robert Downey, Jr. , we'll go with Henry Earl. According to Wikipedia, Earl has been arrested, as of January 2007, 937...

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Where does snot come from?

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:30:25 PST

You blow your nose, out comes snot. Five seconds later, you're stuffed-up again. Where is all this mucus coming from? When it comes to science questions, we like to consult kid-friendly sites. (As...

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Is fish oil really good for you?

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:53:30 PDT

Yes, we became aware of this trend while examining the medicine cabinets of friends and neighbors. Right next to the antifungal cream, there's usually a bottle of fish oil capsules. So is it actually...

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Can you teach an old dog new tricks?

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:22:07 PDT

Metaphorically speaking, an old dog is apparently incapable of learning new tricks. Just witness the thousands of lame sitcom jokes about hapless husbands forgetting to put the toilet seat down. In a...

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What are the origins of tarot?

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:57:25 PDT

Tarot's origins are perhaps as misunderstood as the mystical symbols on the cards themselves. The promotional images and text on some of these divination decks claim ancient Egyptian origins or gypsy...

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Why are German Shepherds used as police dogs?

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:35:41 PDT

The German Shepherd fact page on Yahoo! Pets notes that these dogs have long been valued for their strength and intelligence, two important factors in any type of guide dog. The first German...

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What is "new car smell"?

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:38:36 PDT

It doesn't matter if you're driving a luxurious Lexus or a sensible Fiat, all new vehicles come with "new car smell" free of charge. Most folks love the odour, but few know what it is. Well, here's...

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/!\ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT /!\

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:34:34 PDT

/!\ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT /!\ I running against Cancer. Earlier on this year, a friend of mine sadly passed away from cancer in just a couple of months. Robert was a keen runner and I decided to...

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Why can't you take the tag off your mattress?

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:09:40 PST

Cut off your mattress tag already! Don't worry, you won't get locked up. As a consumer, it's perfectly legal to remove the tag from your own mattress. So why is it there? Well, the answer is somewhat...

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What's the origin of the word "picnic"?

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:09:40 PST

The word "picnic" is especially interesting because many believe it originally referred to a horrifying and racist act. A popular email forward claims the word refered to the act of lynching African...

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Why do we have toenails and fingernails?

noreply@blogger.com (Christophe Mallet) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:09:40 PST

We find nail polish to be a good enough reason for having them but thought you might be looking for a more scientific answer. We set out to find one by consulting the always reliable...

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Is nicotine really as addictive as heroin?