Every human spent roughly one full day as a single cell before dividing for the first time.
Every human spent roughly one full day as a single cell before dividing for the first time.
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Sausages are sometimes called “bangers” because wartime versions contained more water. When cooked, steam built up inside the casing, causing them to burst with a loud bang.
Sausages are sometimes called “bangers” because wartime versions contained more water. When cooked, steam built up inside the casing, causing
Modern nuclear submarines are so quiet that in 2009, French and British ballistic-missile subs collided in the Atlantic, moving slowly enough that neither detected the other until impact.
Modern nuclear submarines are so quiet that in 2009, French and British ballistic-missile subs collided in the Atlantic, moving slowly
Indian households are estimated to collectively hold around $3.8 trillion worth of gold, more than any single group globally. By comparison, the U.S. government holds about $1.2 trillion in gold reserves.
Indian households are estimated to collectively hold around $3.8 trillion worth of gold, more than any single group globally. By
About 10% of all motor vehicle accidents involve lane changes, contributing to roughly 60,000 injuries each year.
About 10% of all motor vehicle accidents involve lane changes, contributing to roughly 60,000 injuries each year.
A study in Turkey found that cats meow louder at men. This suggests cats may adjust their vocal cues depending on who they’re interacting with.
A study in Turkey found that cats meow louder at men. This suggests cats may adjust their vocal cues depending
Studies have shown that 88% of those who set New Year resolutions fail, even though 52% of the study’s participants were confident of success at the beginning.
Studies have shown that 88% of those who set New Year resolutions fail, even though 52% of the study’s participants
The UN’s food agency has estimated that eating insects is practised regularly by at least 2 billion people worldwide.
The UN’s food agency has estimated that eating insects is practised regularly by at least 2 billion people worldwide.
Memory foam was originally developed by NASA in the 1960s to improve seat cushioning and crash protection for astronauts.
Memory foam was originally developed by NASA in the 1960s to improve seat cushioning and crash protection for astronauts.
When a container of mixed nuts is shaken, the largest nuts tend to rise to the top instead of sinking. The effect, called granular convection, defies everyday logic in that heavier objects should sink.
When a container of mixed nuts is shaken, the largest nuts tend to rise to the top instead of sinking.