When given five seconds to answer a series of simple questions, many respondents could not guess an answer in time. Of the ones who did, the majority of Brits guessed incorrectly. 8 x 8 = 64 ...

But using ice cores and other ancient data points allows scientists to peer much deeper into the past, and establish that the climate today is likely warmer than it has been in 120,000 years.

The final score would have elicited another round of deafening calls for destructive roster changes. We know because it happened often. But not this season. It’s another simple question for the stars ...

Whether it’s the stock market, ETFs, 401(k), annuities, or any other investments you can make toward your future, asking some simple questions can go a long way. It’s okay if investing seems ...