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.

A study of over 2,000 people found that using the sauna 4 to 7 times a week was associated with a 40% decrease in death from all causes. Additionally, saunas can boost metabolism by around 20%.

Studies show that male peacocks sometimes make fake mating sounds to appear more popular, increasing their chances of attracting a mate.

Placing defibrillator pads on the chest and back, instead of both on the chest, increases out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival by 264%, according to a new study.

Starting this Sunday (September 29th, 2024), Earth will temporarily gain a second moon for 57 days, in the form of an asteroid named '2024 PT5.'

A recent study has shown that consuming berries, tea, and red wine may reduce dementia risk. Six daily servings of these flavonoid-rich foods are linked to a 28% lower risk.

The colour purple is a creation of the brain based on wavelength distributions - it doesn't correspond to any specific wavelength of light.