Being awake for 20 hours impairs you as much as a blood alcohol level of 0.08% – the legal limit for driving in many countries.
Being awake for 20 hours impairs you as much as a blood alcohol level of 0.08% – the legal limit […]
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Horseshoe crab blood, bright blue and worth up to $60,000 per gallon, contains a unique compound that detects bacterial toxins – essential for testing vaccines, drugs, and medical devices.
Horseshoe crab blood, bright blue and worth up to $60,000 per gallon, contains a unique compound that detects bacterial toxins
Police officers became linked with doughnuts in the 1950s because doughnut shops were among the few late-night spots serving coffee, making them convenient for overnight shifts.
Police officers became linked with doughnuts in the 1950s because doughnut shops were among the few late-night spots serving coffee,
About 25% of climbers who attempt to summit K2 – the world’s second-highest mountain – die in the process, giving it the nickname ‘the Savage Mountain.’
About 25% of climbers who attempt to summit K2 – the world’s second-highest mountain – die in the process, giving
A 20-year study of 30,000 people found that avoiding the sun was as dangerous as smoking: non-smokers who avoided sunlight had the same life expectancy as smokers, while regular sun seekers lived longer with fewer heart disease deaths.
A 20-year study of 30,000 people found that avoiding the sun was as dangerous as smoking: non-smokers who avoided sunlight
Research shows that dogs that are slightly underweight live, on average, two years longer than those that are slightly overweight.
Research shows that dogs that are slightly underweight live, on average, two years longer than those that are slightly overweight.
A meta-analysis found that walking 7,000 steps a day is linked to a 25% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, a 37% lower risk of dying from cancer, and a 38% lower risk of dementia.
A meta-analysis found that walking 7,000 steps a day is linked to a 25% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, a
Muscles develop differently in everyone – some have two bicep heads, others three, while muscles like the psoas minor (~40% of humans) or sternalis (~7.8%) may be entirely absent.
Muscles develop differently in everyone – some have two bicep heads, others three, while muscles like the psoas minor (~40%
In South Korea, Samsung’s empire extends to hospitals, apartments, universities, and even funeral parlors — generating over 15% of the nation’s entire economy.
In South Korea, Samsung’s empire extends to hospitals, apartments, universities, and even funeral parlors — generating over 15% of the
Research shows starting school at 10 a.m. benefits teenagers, whose growing bodies need more sleep — cutting illness by up to 50% and significantly boosting grades.
Research shows starting school at 10 a.m. benefits teenagers, whose growing bodies need more sleep — cutting illness by up