Question: How did 21 years become the magical age of adulthood? (Asked by a 20-year-old column reader.)

Question: We have She-Crab Soup. Is there a He-Crab Soup? (Asked by a crab-curious column reader.)

Question: I would appreciate it if you could address the following questions in your column. We are being invaded by hooded skunks. What is their native habitat? Do they have any natural enemies? Are they able to mate with striped skunks, and if so, what traits would be dominant? (Submitted …

Question: As we age, why does hair disappear from where it used to be and appear in places it never was? (Asked by an aging anonymous reader.)

Question: Why is it that sometimes jet airplanes leave vapor trails (the white trails of smoke), and other times they don’t? (Asked by a curious sky watcher.)

Question: Are there really pearly gates to Heaven, guarded by St. Peter? (Asked by a wondering column reader.)

Question: I love sweet (iced) tea and order it every time I go out to eat. My problem is that I cannot tolerate caffeine after the early afternoon if I want to sleep at night. Why do restaurants offer the choice of regular or decaf coffee, but not regular or decaf tea? (Asked by a concerned …

The heart is basically a pump that keeps our blood circulating — a vital organ. Yet, we associate emotions with the heart as well, usually the “lovey-dovey” kind (think of Valentine’s Day).

The other day, I was reading up on how some products got their names. Here are a couple I found interesting. I hope you do, too!

Question: We use terms like sister-in-law and son-in-law. Why the “in-law?” (Asked by an out-law somewhere in cyberspace.)

Question: What are eye teeth? (Asked by a curious dentist.)

Question: I recently read a story about someone being burned while trying to boil water in a cup inside a microwave oven. When removed, the heated water in the cup was not boiling, but suddenly “blew up” into his face, causing bad burns. What caused this? (Asked by a concerned Corner reader.)

Question: Somebody recently mentioned “Zeno’s paradox.” Would you please explain this? Thanks. (Asked by a curious and bashful column reader.)

Here’s a pop quiz on some curious geographical facts. See how many you know! Have your Atlas ready.

Okay. This time, I’ll ask the questions and you give me the answers (just having a little fun).

Q: Do earlobes have any purpose? (Asked by Kylynn Keith, of Grantsville, West Virginia)

Question: What is safety glass, and why is it safe? (Asked by a safety-conscientious column reader.)

Question: You signed off your column last week with “Anchors away!” Shouldn’t it have been “anchors aweigh?”

Question: Why is the toilet or bathroom sometimes referred to as the “head?” (Asked by a column reader who wishes to remain anonymous, naturally).

Question: Why do we call a much-loved person, “the apple of my eye?” (Asked by a curious apple grower).

Question: I know the meaning of the expression “quitting cold turkey,” but I would like to know the origin of the expression. (Submitted by Mike Szotkiewicz via cyberspace.)

Question: In a previous column, you told us about the D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy). How about a D.P.M.? (Asked by a foot-loose column reader.)

Question: At a recent physical, my doctor talked about my body density and said my BMI was too high. Would you please explain these? Thank you. (Asked by a curious column reader.)

Q: I’ve noticed that some doctors have D.O. after their names instead of M.D. What does D.O. stand for? (Asked by a curious patient.)

Every now and then, I like to take the time to thank the persons who help make the Curiosity Corner available for my readers. After writing a CC, I send it to Megan Price, head of University Relations and Publications at Lander University. Then, staff writer Graham Duncan reads and edits the…