environmental reporting

What is the longest MLB field?

Minute Maid Park, Houston Astros Although the left field wall at Minute Maid park in Houston is just 315 feet away and 19 feet high, its power alley in l...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

science

Has the Earth warmed since 2000?

Since 2000, temperatures have been warmer than average, but they did not increase significantly. Data courtesy of NOAA's National Climatic Data Cent...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

history

Did Babe Ruth hit an inside the park home run?

Actually, the Babe hit 10 inside-the-park homers in his career, which is two ahead of Willie Mays and nine more than Henry Aaron, but none came as the re...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

global education

What is the main cause of brain tumors?

Doctors are not sure what causes most brain tumors. Mutations (changes) or defects in genes may cause cells in the brain to grow uncontrollably, causing ...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

public affairs

How hard is college level math?

College math is easily manageable and might even turn out to be fun if you follow our 10 tips for acing the math requirement: 1. Get in—and stay in—the r...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

media

How much could Neanderthals lift?

A Neanderthal man could bench press 500 pounds, and the women about 350. Both genders hunted. But they were more similar to us than alien. How physically...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

public affairs

Is Novak sponsored by Lacoste?

Novak's current deal with Lacoste is paying him $9 million with the deal extended till 2025 a few months ago after it was initially signed in 2017 w...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

science

What type of sperm can pregnant a woman?

Before men climax, they release a fluid known as pre-ejaculation, or pre-cum. Pre-cum comes out right before semen, which has live sperm that can lead to...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

health

Is there a roof over Louis Armstrong?

The stadium has a retractable roof, the largest of its kind among the No. 2 stadiums at Grand Slam venues. At the time of its opening it was the 13th lar...

Published: Jan 25, 2026

public affairs

How much does a caddy make in $$ working with a golfer?

Caddies for professional golfers make between $50,000-$100,000 and 5-10% of their golfer's winnings on average. PGA Tour caddies earn between $1000-...

Published: Jan 25, 2026