Who would have thought a small piece of wood used for picking food out of people's teeth could be art? Burlingame resident Steven Backman saw the possibilities when he was 5 years old. Backman's love ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Museum of Science and Industry has a new exhibit and it's all about toothpicks. Yes, you read that right. MOSI officially debuted its newest exhibit called "Wooden Wonders of the ...

Toothpicks may seem like ordinary objects, but they carry a rich and curious history dating back to ancient civilisations. From tools of hygiene to symbols of class, and even instruments of innovation ...