It took Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik’s Cube, one month to solve his own invention.
It took Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik’s Cube, one month to solve his own invention.
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Contrary to popular belief, goldfish memories last months – not seconds. They can learn tricks, navigate mazes, recognise owners, and remember sounds for feeding.
Contrary to popular belief, goldfish memories last months – not seconds. They can learn tricks, navigate mazes, recognise owners, and
Studies have shown that people living within a mile of a golf course are twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s, likely due to pesticide use.
Studies have shown that people living within a mile of a golf course are twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s,
Studies have shown that white is the safest car colour, with a 12% lower risk of accidents compared to darker colours, due to its higher visibility in all lighting conditions.
Studies have shown that white is the safest car colour, with a 12% lower risk of accidents compared to darker
Adidas acquired its signature 3-stripe logo from the Finnish athletic footwear brand Karhu Sports in 1952. It cost them two bottles of whiskey and today’s equivalent of $1,805 in cash.
Adidas acquired its signature 3-stripe logo from the Finnish athletic footwear brand Karhu Sports in 1952. It cost them two
Approximately 1 in 25,000 people possess a genetic trait that allows them to feel fully rested after just 3 hours of sleep, compared to the typical 8 hours most people need.
Approximately 1 in 25,000 people possess a genetic trait that allows them to feel fully rested after just 3 hours
The word ‘deadline’ comes from 19th-century American Civil War prison camps, where a line marked the boundary prisoners couldn’t cross without being shot. It later came to mean a strict time limit.
The word “deadline” comes from 19th-century American Civil War prison camps, where a line marked the boundary prisoners couldn’t cross
If all 8 billion people on Earth joined a rock-paper-scissors tournament, it would be over in just 33 rounds.
If all 8 billion people on Earth joined a rock-paper-scissors tournament, it would be over in just 33 rounds.
The colour chartreuse is named after Chartreuse liqueur, which is named after the Grande Chartreuse monastery, which in turn is named after the Chartreuse mountains, which themselves are named after the village once known as Chartrousse.
The colour chartreuse is named after Chartreuse liqueur, which is named after the Grande Chartreuse monastery, which in turn is
In Germany, dog owners are legally required to give their pets plenty of daily exercise — at least twice a day, adding up to an hour or more. The law helps prevent neglect and keeps dogs active and engaged.
In Germany, dog owners are legally required to give their pets plenty of daily exercise — at least twice a