South Dakota and North Dakota have the same state name: Dakota, which I'm guessing is a Native American word that means something. Which state had that name first? Did one Dakota steal the name from the other Dakota? Or were they the same state named Dakota that chose to split into two? These are questions … Continue reading Which came first: South Dakota or North Dakota?
Author: Quoc Tran
Where is the closest horse to me?
Which horse is physically closest to my current location? Tonight, I will set out to solve this pressing matter. For reference, my current location is -- wait, is it safe to disclose my current location? The internet can be a dangerous place, so don't do what I'm doing kids. Since it seems important that my … Continue reading Where is the closest horse to me?
I have solved the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a concern, to say the least. For decades, diplomats and policy-makers have presented many potential solutions that don't ever work, probably because they're not good. However, thinking about the problem, I've come up with a potential solution that has yet to be proposed and is extremely feasible: the two-Jerusalem solution. Forget … Continue reading I have solved the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Three Michelin stars is the most.
Three Michelin stars is the most a restaurant can get. Usually rating systems are out of five stars, but not this one; three stars is the most. This can cause mild confusion for those who are not accustomed to the Michelin man and his enterprises, chiefly among those: tires and restaurant ratings. One could look … Continue reading Three Michelin stars is the most.
Would Santa eat corn?
Would Santa eat corn? If this time-tested symbol of Christmas were real, could get a hold of some corn, and knew how to cook it, would he eat it? To answer that question we must first ask ourselves if Santa even eats. And that is simple -- he does. He drinks our milk and eats … Continue reading Would Santa eat corn?
What are Popsicles?
Can popsicles be made out of anything? Sure we could freeze fruit juices of all kinds and form them into popsicles, but what about other beverages? Milk? Tea? Beer? Can these popular drinks be consumed another way? Fundamentally, popsicles are liquids formed into solids by freezing. But can they be solids in the first place? … Continue reading What are Popsicles?
Why does raisin bran sink?
I eat cereal just as much as anyone else, but I don't usually eat raisin bran. A few years ago, I ate raisin bran for what I think was the first time, but I had probably eaten it before. It was definitely, however, the first time that I distinctly remember eating raisin bran. This is … Continue reading Why does raisin bran sink?