While the human brain makes up only 2% of total body weight, it consumes 20% of the oxygen we breathe and 20% of the energy we use.
While the human brain makes up only 2% of total body weight, it consumes 20% of the oxygen we breathe […]
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The electric chair and cotton candy were both invented by dentists – Dr. Albert Southwick and Dr. William Morrison, respectively.
The electric chair and cotton candy were both invented by dentists – Dr. Albert Southwick and Dr. William Morrison, respectively.
‘Bloodcurdling’ is more than just a phrase. Studies have shown that watching horror films can raise levels of a blood-clotting protein in your body.
‘Bloodcurdling’ is more than just a phrase. Studies have shown that watching horror films can raise levels of a blood-clotting
In 2005, the US Treasury released a $1 coin with free shipping. Some savvy individuals bought large quantities of these coins on their credit cards, then paid off their credit cards with the same $1 coins, effectively earning infinite airline miles.
In 2005, the US Treasury released a $1 coin with free shipping. Some savvy individuals bought large quantities of these
According to a study, most dogs reach peak cuteness between six and eight weeks old.
According to a study, most dogs reach peak cuteness between six and eight weeks old.
Portuguese is the most spoken language in the southern hemisphere, with over 250 million speakers across Brazil, Mozambique, and Angola.
Portuguese is the most spoken language in the southern hemisphere, with over 250 million speakers across Brazil, Mozambique, and Angola.
According to a study, dunking an Oreo in milk for three seconds gives you the optimal balance of sogginess and structural integrity.
According to a study, dunking an Oreo in milk for three seconds gives you the optimal balance of sogginess and
Elvis Presley’s manager sold ‘I Hate Elvis’ badges to profit from fans who disliked Elvis and wouldn’t buy his official merchandise.
Elvis Presley’s manager sold ‘I Hate Elvis’ badges to profit from fans who disliked Elvis and wouldn’t buy his official
According to a 2010 study, people fluent in multiple languages almost always swear in their native tongue.
According to a 2010 study, people fluent in multiple languages almost always swear in their native tongue.
At the Poison Garden of Alnwick Castle in England, many of the plants are so deadly they’re grown in cages — even touching or smelling some of them can kill you.
At the Poison Garden of Alnwick Castle in England, many of the plants are so deadly they’re grown in cages