Common Curiosities answers to those absurd and irrelevant everyday questions

Is Bronchitis contagious?

So if you’ve arrived here you are probably wondering if bronchitis is contagious… well the answer can be both yes and no! The Basics… Simply put, bronchitis just means that...

What is a Phlebotomist?

what is a phlebotomist? A phlebotomist is a medical professional that specializes in drawing blood, preparing it for medical testing/diagnosis, transfusions, donation, and/or research.  Additionally, a phlebotomist may have to...

How many countries are in Africa?

How many countries within? So you’re trying to figure out how many countries Africa houses… fair enough – that answer can vary a little depending on who you ask! The...

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What is a notebook?

what is a notebook? So you’re wondering what a notebook is…  Well, there are two correct answers to that question!  The first type, and one that still commonly exists today,...

How long are cats pregnant?

So you’re wondering how long cats are pregnant for?!  While there is some variation in the gestation period of all species it is generally accepted that…

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

So you met someone with the job, or are looking into careers and wondering what is a Certified Nursing Assistant?  So… when it comes down to it, what does a...

How long are dogs pregnant?

So you’re wondering how long dogs are pregnant for?! Well lucky for you we’ve got the answer…for your average canine pregnancy anyways!

What is a migraine headache?

A migraine is an incredibly painful headache that is often prominent on one side of the head, throbbing, recurrent and accompanied by other symptoms. 

What is a Thagomizer?

What is a Thagomizer? Quite simply put a thagomizer is the informal name given to the spikes on a dinosaur’s tail. Origin For a very long time there was no...