Does Salting Dried Beans Make Them Harder to Cook?

Science says it’s an old wives' tale.

Do Eggs Need to Be Refrigerated?

Some people store them on the counter.

Is Drinking Shower Water Bad?

Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink.

Does the Grapefruit Diet Work?

The citrus isn’t a magic weight-loss cure, as you might have guessed.

Does a Sharpening Steel Ever Go Dull?

And what should I use to keep my knife finely honed?

Should You Put Oil in Pasta Water?

Only if you want slimy spaghetti.

What's the Difference Between Catsup and Ketchup?

Just put it on your fries and don’t worry about it.

Do People Really Eat Cheese Made with Maggots?

Critters add flavor and crunch.

How Do They Get the Omega-3 in the Eggs?

It’s all about diet.

Is It OK to Use the Handicapped Restroom?

If you’re not disabled, that is.

Why Does Fruit Ripen Faster in a Paper Bag?

It’s all about the ethylene gas.

Can You Microwave a Tea Bag That Has a Staple in It?

Everyone does it, but isn’t metal a no-no?

How Can Someone Be Allergic to Meat?

Meat allergies— which are rare— start in the blood.

What's That White Stuff on Grapes?

Is it pesticide? Yeast? Unidentified gross substance?

Why Are Shopping Carts So Hard to Steer?

It’s not you, it’s those pesky wheels.