Kathryn Whitbourne

Americans typically view Labor Day as the official end of summer and a free day off from work. But have you ever stopped to think about who was behind it? And why is it celebrated in early September?

There’s often a strong, quite pleasant, smell right after a rain shower. What accounts for petrichor, the ‘smell of rain’?

Menstrual cups still don’t get much love from many American women. Why’s that?

The living embodiment of the Las Vegas lounge singer, Wayne Newton’s been packing in the crowds on the Strip for over 50 years. So, what’s his secret?

She’s over 90, but doesn’t look a day over 18. And her fans include Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Sonia Sotomayor. We’re cluing you in on that famous girl detective Nancy Drew.

Ever seen a movie where the hero gets in an elevator, but the evil villain cuts the cables? Fortunately, elevators in the real world have so many safety features that you don’t have to worry about dying if this happened to you.

When was the last time you felt different? What childhood memory shaped your world? If you like discussing questions like this, you’ll love being able to be part of The Question Booth podcast.

On a cold winter’s day, a hot piece of pizza really satisfies. It works just as well on a hot summer’s day with an icy soda too. But who invented pizza? And what did Chuck E. Cheese’s have to do with Atari?

Turkish artist uses ancient technique to make beautiful liquid pictures. Vincent would be proud.

Although this writer and poet wrote seven volumes of autobiography, there are still some things you may be surprised to learn.

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The sound and smell of bacon sizzling on the stove send your taste buds into overdrive. But how bad for you is it really?

Denim pants have gone from mining camps and ranches to the White House. How did they get so popular and why are sales shrinking now?

It’s been more than 200 years since her birth and we’re still learning new things about this famous novelist.

This well-loved children’s show was more controversial than you might think. Some early episodes were labeled ‘adults only.’

Feeling stressed? Shoot, paint some happy trees and learn more about the late PBS artist who’s bigger than ever.

The uncut gem is 3 billion years old and may fetch $70 million.