Hurricanes and cyclones are named after people because, in the late 19th century, meteorologist Clement Wragge started naming them after […]
Recent studies have shown that people with sinus issues are four times more likely to have anxiety and twice as
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are named after Norse gods: Tiw (Tyr), Woden (Odin), Thor, and Frigg (or Freyja). These
People started wearing pajamas, originally spelled “pyjamas,” instead of nightgowns so they’d be prepared to run outside in public during
Studies show that chewing gum boosts cerebral blood flow and brain activity, improving reaction times, memory, alertness, productivity, and even
A Boeing 747 burns approximately 4 liters (0.9 gallons) of fuel every second while in flight.
In Brazil, jails reduce prisoners’ sentences by 4 days (up to 48 days a year) for every book they read
Tennis player Andre Agassi won 10 of 11 matches after noticing a ‘tick’ in Boris Becker’s serve. Agassi could predict
Two thousand years ago, a Greek engineer named Hero invented early versions of the steam engine, wind turbine, and vending
A South Korean study found that playing classical music to rice crops triggered gene expressions that enhanced growth. This suggests
