The white potato's vividly colored alter ego, the red potato, provides a variety of important nutrients in a self-contained, visually appealing package. Baked red potatoes supply plenty of protein, but most of this vegetable's calories come from...
Ever since Spike Lee's alter ego Mars Blackmon popularized the saying, "Money, it's gotta be the shoes," in Nike ads back in the 1980s, sneakerheads have been looking for the latest basketball kicks in the newest colorways. While most of the shoes...
Ever since Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman used his wife's waffle iron to melt tread into the soles of a pair of athletic shoes in 1972, manufacturers have been on a relentless quest to build a better sneaker. This is especially true for basketball...
Glucose is a substance your body depends on for energy, and you'll find it in more foods than you might expect. In fact, glucose syrup -- and its alter ego, corn syrup -- are added to everything, from jelly to lunch meat. If that makes you...
Swimmers shine brightest in the Olympics, and there are some remarkable and fun facts about some of those men and women who have achieved greatness in Olympic pools. From the record-setting gold medal haul of Michael Phelps to the remarkable...
