What says summer more than enjoying a good ol' fashioned hot dog at the ballpark? That's not on the table right now, but it did get us thinking about how the classic American meal became known as a "hot dog" in the first place. Who coined the term?

Scientists are looking at every possibility in an effort to stop the COVID-19 spread. Around the world, researchers are looking at some bizarre but common drugs that may be able to help those fighting the virus. Are they safe? Can these solutions really work?

Be wary about what you read on social media. Not everything is true. In this video, we show you some ways social media is failing to get accurate, truthful information as the coronavirus spreads.

If you've ever tried to connect to Wi-Fi, you know the sheer number of available networks virtually everywhere you go. Chuck Niday works in an area of the U.S. known as a "radio quiet zone," where Wi-Fi, cell service and radio are banned by law. Kim talks to Chuck about how he hunts down hidden Wi-Fi signals coming from anything from old computers to wireless dehumidifiers.

When engineers are creating a new piece of technology, they hit different snags throughout the process. Sometimes they're incapable of solving design issues that keep their device from working properly. When this happens, they turn to the most prolific engineer in the world: Mother Nature.

The CDC now recommends people wear cloth or fabric face masks in public. Wearing masks is voluntary, so should you do it? The short answer is yes. Everyone should wear a face mask in public. But what kind of mask should you use and what's the safest way to wear it? We'll show you.

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