The smell of freshly-cut grass is actually a plant’s distress signal, part of a defense mechanism that can warn nearby […]
In Sweden, it’s illegal to leave a dog alone for more than six hours, as this is considered neglectful of
Human pregnancy requires an additional 49,753 dietary calories, which averages to around 300 extra calories per day, roughly equivalent to
The buildings on the Greek Islands are whitewashed partly because it was a cheap disinfectant used to prevent cholera and
The term ‘footage’ originates from the early days of filmmaking when films were measured in feet during the editing process.
When you eat pineapple, it’s actually eating you too – its bromelain enzyme digests proteins, causing that tingly feeling on
Iceland has not had a standing army since 1869, and has no navy or air force either.
The world record for the most miles driven in a single car is 3.2 million miles, driven by a man
In 1962, a ‘laughing epidemic’ in Tanganyika (now Tanzania) began with three schoolgirls and quickly spread, affecting over 1,000 people
Cows have best friends. They form close friendships with specific companions and often prefer to spend time together; they can
