If a starfish is cut into pieces, each piece can survive and grow into a new starfish.
If a starfish is cut into pieces, each piece can survive and grow into a new starfish.
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A recent study found that regularly eating citrus fruits can reduce depression risk by 22% by promoting gut bacteria that enhance mood-regulating neurotransmitters.
A recent study found that regularly eating citrus fruits can reduce depression risk by 22% by promoting gut bacteria that
About 35% of people are now born without wisdom teeth, as evolution is gradually phasing them out. They were once essential for chewing tough foods with larger jaws.
About 35% of people are now born without wisdom teeth, as evolution is gradually phasing them out. They were once
Silly String was originally invented as a medical spray to create instant casts for broken bones, before being repurposed as a toy.
Silly String was originally invented as a medical spray to create instant casts for broken bones, before being repurposed as
Research shows that brewing tea naturally removes toxic heavy metals like lead and cadmium from water, making drinks safer. Tea leaves attract and filter out these contaminants.
Research shows that brewing tea naturally removes toxic heavy metals like lead and cadmium from water, making drinks safer. Tea
Modern rap battles trace back to ‘flyting’, a medieval contest of trading insults in verse. Warriors sometimes flyted before battle, and kings encouraged it for entertainment.
Modern rap battles trace back to ‘flyting’, a medieval contest of trading insults in verse. Warriors sometimes flyted before battle,
Earth’s magnetic field has reversed 183 times in the last 83 million years. When it does, compasses will point to the South Pole rather than the North. Some scientists theorise that the latest reversal is underway.
Earth’s magnetic field has reversed 183 times in the last 83 million years. When it does, compasses will point to
Water isn’t just ‘water’ – its taste subtly varies by region and brand due to minerals, pH, and dissolved gases. The difference is often imperceptible.
Water isn’t just ‘water’ – its taste subtly varies by region and brand due to minerals, pH, and dissolved gases.
For up to 14% of people, coriander (cilantro) tastes like soap due to a genetic variation in the olfactory receptor gene OR6A2.
For up to 14% of people, coriander (cilantro) tastes like soap due to a genetic variation in the olfactory receptor