July 03, 2026
In the 1990s NASCAR driver Dick Trickle drilled a hole in his safety helmet so he could smoke while driving.
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17 Questions About Health and Wellness Answered
Why do we get sick, and what do our bodies do to prevent sickness? Learn more about the science behind viruses, allergies, vaccines, exercise, and many other influences on people’s health. Earlier versions of these questions and answers first appeared in the second edition of The Handy Answer Book
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Jul 02
Only countries from what two continents have appeared in the men's FIFA World Cup finals? -
Jul 01
Who gets to wear white when they meet the pope? -
Jun 30
Why is leaving a bottle of water in your car on a sunny day a potentially bad idea? -
Jun 29
How much more efficient are whale lungs than human lungs? -
Jun 28
Why were flamethrowers critical to JFK's inauguration? -
Jun 27
Why do some religious people avoid potatoes? -
Jun 26
How did a lack of punctuality help revolutionize banking? -
Jun 25
How did putting on plays help Houdini hide his secrets? -
Jun 24
Why are astronauts sometimes forbidden from driving cars? -
Jun 23
What was the Medicine Line, and why was crossing it helpful?