Around 20% of people have a gene that makes coriander (cilantro) taste like soap or vomit.
Around 20% of people have a gene that makes coriander (cilantro) taste like soap or vomit.
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Supermarket layouts are designed to make you spend more. Fruit and veg go up front to make you feel healthy, so you can justify junk food later. Essentials like milk, eggs, and bread are tucked away at the back to lure you past snacks.
Supermarket layouts are designed to make you spend more. Fruit and veg go up front to make you feel healthy,
Over 80% of the world’s population has never taken a flight.
Over 80% of the world’s population has never taken a flight.
Astronauts cannot burp in space because the lack of gravity prevents food and gas from separating in the stomach as they do on Earth. Their diet is carefully designed to avoid foods that produce excess gas.
Astronauts cannot burp in space because the lack of gravity prevents food and gas from separating in the stomach as
Otters have a favourite rock, often passed down through generations. They keep it in a built-in pocket under their forearms, using it to crack open shells and access food. They also play with it.
Otters have a favourite rock, often passed down through generations. They keep it in a built-in pocket under their forearms,
Live brown frogs were kept in fresh milk to prevent spoilage in rural Russia during the 19th century. Scientists recently discovered that the frogs’ skin secretes antimicrobial properties that kill bacteria and slow spoilage effectively.
Live brown frogs were kept in fresh milk to prevent spoilage in rural Russia during the 19th century. Scientists recently
Bangladesh experiences six distinct seasons: Grishmo (summer), Borsha (rainy), Shorot (fall), Hemanta (cool), Sheet (winter), and Boshanto (spring).
Bangladesh experiences six distinct seasons: Grishmo (summer), Borsha (rainy), Shorot (fall), Hemanta (cool), Sheet (winter), and Boshanto (spring).
Komodo dragons and beavers have iron-plated teeth, a feature that enhances the durability and strength of their teeth for specialized tasks.
Komodo dragons and beavers have iron-plated teeth, a feature that enhances the durability and strength of their teeth for specialized
Forrest Mars, the creator of Peanut M&M’s, was allergic to peanuts. Despite inventing one of the world’s most popular nutty snacks, he couldn’t eat them himself.
Forrest Mars, the creator of Peanut M&M’s, was allergic to peanuts. Despite inventing one of the world’s most popular nutty
An Oxford study found that music can alter how wine tastes by blending sound with flavour. High-pitched tunes enhance sweetness, deep brassy ones bring out bitterness, and ambient music can make cheap wine feel premium.
An Oxford study found that music can alter how wine tastes by blending sound with flavour. High-pitched tunes enhance sweetness,