A recent study found that vegetarians have a 12% lower cancer risk and vegans a 24% lower risk compared to meat-eaters.
A recent study found that vegetarians have a 12% lower cancer risk and vegans a 24% lower risk compared to […]
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Studies show English speakers start feeling uncomfortable after a 4-second pause in conversation, while Japanese speakers are at ease with silences lasting up to 8 seconds.
Studies show English speakers start feeling uncomfortable after a 4-second pause in conversation, while Japanese speakers are at ease with
75% of all aluminium ever produced is still in use today, thanks to its ability to be recycled indefinitely without losing quality.
75% of all aluminium ever produced is still in use today, thanks to its ability to be recycled indefinitely without
Most wild figs contain the digested remains of a wasp, an essential partner in their pollination. While the fig’s enzymes usually break the wasp down completely, partial remains can occasionally be found.
Most wild figs contain the digested remains of a wasp, an essential partner in their pollination. While the fig’s enzymes
Sharks are boneless. Their skeletons are made of lightweight cartilage, which rarely fossilizes, so museum displays usually feature only their preserved jaws and teeth.
Sharks are boneless. Their skeletons are made of lightweight cartilage, which rarely fossilizes, so museum displays usually feature only their
Joseph Guillotin, namesake of the guillotine, opposed capital punishment but promoted the device as a more humane alternative to the brutal execution methods of his time when abolition proved impossible.
Joseph Guillotin, namesake of the guillotine, opposed capital punishment but promoted the device as a more humane alternative to the
A 2008 study found that the more bumper stickers a car has, the more likely its driver is to exhibit road rage – stickers serve as a marker of territoriality, which correlates with higher aggression.
A 2008 study found that the more bumper stickers a car has, the more likely its driver is to exhibit
In a 2013 honesty experiment, reporters dropped 192 wallets across 16 cities. Helsinki topped the list with 11 out of 12 wallets returned, followed by Mumbai and Budapest. Lisbon ranked lowest – only 1 wallet was returned, and it wasn’t by a local.
In a 2013 honesty experiment, reporters dropped 192 wallets across 16 cities. Helsinki topped the list with 11 out of
Eating two medium-sized kiwifruit one hour before bed for four weeks has been shown to reduce nighttime awakenings by 27% and increase total sleep time by nearly one hour in elite athletes.
Eating two medium-sized kiwifruit one hour before bed for four weeks has been shown to reduce nighttime awakenings by 27%
It rains red in some parts of the world. Called ‘blood rain’, it happens when Sahara dust mixes with rainclouds, tinting the rain red. It’s seen occasionally in the UK, and more often in southern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
It rains red in some parts of the world. Called ‘blood rain’, it happens when Sahara dust mixes with rainclouds,