The colour purple is a creation of the brain based on wavelength distributions – it doesn’t correspond to any specific […]
The Rolls-Royce Ghost’s soundproofing was so overengineered that the silence made occupants feel disoriented and sick. Acoustic engineers had to
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
