Famous game show puzzle: The Monty Hall problem from 'Let’s Make a Deal' challenges players to decide whether to stick or switch after one losing option is revealed. Probability says switch: ...

Which is harder — landing a human on the moon or hitting a home run that dents the top of a foul pole in an MLB game? We ...

A heterological word is one that does not describe itself. Does "heterological" describe itself?

This is an updated version of a story first published on May 5, 2024. For many high school students returning to class, it ...