Infrequently Asked Questions

US Supreme Court

What's the role of the U.S. Supreme Court? Questions you're afraid or embarrassed to ask, answered

Infrequently Asked Questions: Football history 101

Carroll - 2018 Eagles kickoff game

Can a low-carb diet lead to an earlier death?

Can you remove lip fillers?

What is 'HD voice?'

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What's up with wearing khakis in the workplace?

khakis

Why do peaches have fuzz?

Peaches

Is turmeric the latest food trend?

Carroll - Turmeric Powder

Is facial plastic surgery still popular?

What are 'battle royale' games?

How do professional athletes get their health insurance?

Stock_Carroll - Independence Blue Cross Insurance Card

What's the origin of the high heel?

high heels

Is Philly really a great city for tourists?

Stock_Carroll - Camden and Philadelphia Skyline

Why do people cover their laptop cameras with paper?

laptop

What's the difference between the milk types?

milk

How do air plants survive?

air plant

Do hotels have a history with baking?

How does HBO afford its shows?

Westworld

Are small brands overtaking big ones?

Carroll - Whole Foods Market Philadelphia Art Museum Parkway

What are 'sand mafias?'

Why does hair turn gray?

Hair

Do books have a restrictive rating system?

Cat in a bookstore

Who invented eating utensils?

What's the verdict on eggs and cholesterol?

Eggs

What are the origins of the 'LOVE' design?

Stock_Carroll - LOVE Sculpture

What's the difference between grape juice and wine?

What was Philadelphia's first restaurant?

The London Coffee House

How does politics affect tourism?

Independence Hall

Are naps healthy for my overall sleep patterns?

napping

What's the economic impact of the Super Bowl on team cities?

Does Vitamin C actually fight a cold?

What are the origins of tipping culture?

Carroll - Outside Dining in Center City

Is there a difference between generic and name-brand ibuprofen?

Should I care about Bitcoin?

Why don't alcoholic drinks have a nutrition label?

Should I really stick to the 2,000-calories-per-day diet?

Why is gingerbread such a popular holiday flavor?

Why do we mark graves with stone?

What are the origins of the deviled egg?

Does sports betting hurt traditional 'fandom?'

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Am I harming my airways by running outside in the cold?

Why are wildfires concentrated in the west?

Why do hangovers get worse with age?

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