Roughly 1 in 200 men alive today are direct descendants of Genghis Khan – his empire left a lasting genetic imprint across Eurasia.
Roughly 1 in 200 men alive today are direct descendants of Genghis Khan – his empire left a lasting genetic […]
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In 16th-century France, a group of rats were put on trial for destroying barley crops. Their lawyer, Barthélemy de Chasseneuz, successfully managed to defend them.
In 16th-century France, a group of rats were put on trial for destroying barley crops. Their lawyer, Barthélemy de Chasseneuz,
In Norway, children aren’t graded in primary school. Formal grading begins only in secondary school, around age 12 or 13.
In Norway, children aren’t graded in primary school. Formal grading begins only in secondary school, around age 12 or 13.
Research suggests 99% of all species that ever lived are extinct, and of those alive today, only about 14% have been scientifically described.
Research suggests 99% of all species that ever lived are extinct, and of those alive today, only about 14% have
Studies show that at least five species of non-native monkeys have been released into the wild in Florida over the past 90 years. Three of those have established breeding populations.
Studies show that at least five species of non-native monkeys have been released into the wild in Florida over the
Research on Antarctic Icefish (Channichthyidae family) found they’re the only vertebrates with transparent blood, surviving subzero seas with natural antifreeze.
Research on Antarctic Icefish (Channichthyidae family) found they’re the only vertebrates with transparent blood, surviving subzero seas with natural antifreeze.
Research shows people are more likely to believe statements that rhyme – a bias known as the rhyme-as-reason effect.
Research shows people are more likely to believe statements that rhyme – a bias known as the rhyme-as-reason effect.
Firefighters use wetting agents to make water ‘wetter.’ These chemicals reduce surface tension so water spreads and soaks in more easily.
Firefighters use wetting agents to make water ‘wetter.’ These chemicals reduce surface tension so water spreads and soaks in more
Trees communicate through underground fungal networks, sharing nutrients and signals – a system scientists have nicknamed the Wood Wide Web.
Trees communicate through underground fungal networks, sharing nutrients and signals – a system scientists have nicknamed the Wood Wide Web.
Less than 10% of Americans don’t wear seatbelts, yet they account for over half of car-related fatalities.
Less than 10% of Americans don’t wear seatbelts, yet they account for over half of car-related fatalities.