People who stay slim while eating freely often have a slow metabolism, not a fast one. Less muscle mass lowers […]
The phrase ‘pull out all the stops’ comes from pipe organs, usually in churches, where pulling out stops increases airflow
In the 1800s, an estimated 90% of ketchups contained harmful ingredients, some even deadly. Heinz used clear bottles to prove
A study by the University of Leicester found that cows produce 3% more milk when they listen to classical music
Siblings can get different DNA ancestry results (for example, 30% Irish for one and 50% for another), due to genetic
The reason we feel groggy when we wake up is that blood flow first reaches the ‘primitive brain centres.’ It
Some species of spiders keep frogs as ‘pets,’ offering them shelter and protection. In return, the frogs eat insects in
Tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants all naturally contain nicotine.
In Major League Baseball, pitches are so fast that the eye can’t track the ball. However, the brain relies on
Peeing appears to be contagious among chimpanzees, hinting at deep evolutionary roots for the social behaviour observed in humans urinating
