Dogs and cats can get sunburned too, and repeat exposure raises their risk of skin cancer.
Dogs and cats can get sunburned too, and repeat exposure raises their risk of skin cancer.
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We all have thousands of tiny arachnids living on our faces – called face mites – and yes, they’re probably on your eyelashes right now.
We all have thousands of tiny arachnids living on our faces – called face mites – and yes, they’re probably
Norway is the second-highest consumer of tacos per capita each year—just behind Mexico. In Norway, Friday night is taco night.
Norway is the second-highest consumer of tacos per capita each year—just behind Mexico. In Norway, Friday night is taco night.
The original jungle gym was designed to help kids visualise the 4th dimension – its inventor’s father was a British mathematician with a keen interest in tesseracts.
The original jungle gym was designed to help kids visualise the 4th dimension – its inventor’s father was a British
Spiders can fly using electric fields—a process called ballooning – by releasing silk that catches atmospheric electricity. This lets them glide for miles, even over oceans.
Spiders can fly using electric fields—a process called ballooning – by releasing silk that catches atmospheric electricity. This lets them
With just 23 people at a party, there’s over a 50% chance that two share the same birthday – this is known as the Birthday Paradox.
With just 23 people at a party, there’s over a 50% chance that two share the same birthday – this
Research shows that up to 30% of Americans are infected with the brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii, often without knowing – typically contracted via undercooked meat or cat feces. It can result in slowed reaction times, behavioural changes, and increased risk-taking.
Research shows that up to 30% of Americans are infected with the brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii, often without knowing –
The only reason Mario exists is because Nintendo couldn’t secure the rights to use Popeye in their 1981 video game, Donkey Kong.
The only reason Mario exists is because Nintendo couldn’t secure the rights to use Popeye in their 1981 video game,
Research shows that people with social anxiety disorder have a distinct gut microbiome – and when it’s transplanted into mice, the mice begin to exhibit increased social fear.
Research shows that people with social anxiety disorder have a distinct gut microbiome – and when it’s transplanted into mice,
A recent study found that drinking 1–3 cups of black or lightly sweetened coffee daily is linked to up to a 17% lower risk of death from all causes and cardiovascular disease, when sugar and saturated fat intake remains low.
A recent study found that drinking 1–3 cups of black or lightly sweetened coffee daily is linked to up to