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.

There’s a scientific reason Coca-Cola tastes better at McDonald’s: the syrup is delivered in stainless steel tanks for freshness, the water is filtered and pre-chilled before carbonation, and wider straws enhance the flavour.

Baileys Irish Cream, the popular festive drink, was invented by English advertising executive Tom Jago in the 1970s.

Women can improve their chances of winning board games against men by playing rock music in the background, according to a study from Imperial College London.

Your doctor's political preferences can influence the treatment they recommend. Their personal beliefs may shape their approach to issues like reproductive health, end-of-life care, or vaccinations.

The world's top institution for undergraduates, measured by Nobel prize winners per 10,000 students, is the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris.

Heading a football can reduce memory by up to 67% for 24 hours, according to a study by the University of Stirling.