Articles & Guides

Longer, original reads on the ideas behind the quizzes. No quick facts to memorise here — just the stories, the context and the curiosity that make the questions worth asking.

Seven Everyday Science Myths Almost Everyone Believes

From the “ten percent of your brain” to the tongue taste-map, here are seven science myths that refuse to die — and what is actually true.

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Why the Famous City Is So Often Not the Capital

Sydney, Istanbul, New York: some of the world’s best-known cities are not capitals at all. Here is the surprisingly logical reason why.

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How Personality Quizzes Work — and Why They Are So Much Fun

Why can a handful of silly questions feel so accurate? A friendly look at what personality quizzes really do, and how to enjoy them wisely.

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Where Everyday Words Really Come From

Kindergarten, safari, robot, sushi: a quick tour of the borrowed words hiding in plain sight in everyday English — and the history they carry.

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