“Curiosity killed a cat,” but cats aren’t the only curious animals. Humans also wonder what is going on. The information edge drives social media and most Facebook followers revel in the latest news.

What is your reaction when you hear the sirens? Are you curious or just nosy? We always step outside to see which way they go. Occasionally we have summoned them to our house.

One time the sound stopped across the street. Bob Stewart was surprised by the ambulance crew bursting in. The 911 caller had given the wrong address!

It is dangerous to chase the sirens. Lookey-loos often interfere with emergency crews doing their job.

Humans have been curious throughout history. Christopher Columbus and early explorers were driven by curiosity as they sought to go where no one had gone before. Their curiosity led to the discovery of land, claimed for European Monarchy, that already belonged to indigenous people.

Curiosity can get you into trouble. Many people have tested their physical ability, leading to stunts that have resulted in tragedy, and movies like Jackass.

I have been curious about new routes and the capability of my car, resulting in being lost or stranded. I have discovered that even with four-wheel drive, I still get stuck, and I am always farther from home!

Curiosity has led to life-saving medical procedures and treatment discoveries that have given us antibiotics, chemotherapy and vaccines.

“Curiosity killed a cat but satisfaction brought it back” (Irish Proverb from 1873).