1.5 billion cubic kilometres of water on Earth – that’s 1.5 billion trillion litres, or 800 trillion Olympic swimming pools. If all that water was evenly spread over the Earth’s surface it…
Fungi are among the most fascinating and diverse organisms on Earth. From microscopic yeasts and molds to vast mycelial networks, they have the power to both heal and harm. Moreover, they play…
There is a Royal Navy superstition that whistling on a ship can summon strong winds. Traditionally, the only person allowed to whistle is the ship’s cook, as it means he’s not eating…
Even though new discoveries are quickly debunking the current myths concerning household pets, some of them still persist. Owning a pet is without a doubt a great responsibility for any person,…
The earliest form of sushi, a dish today known as narezushi, has its probable origin in ancient Southern China. The prototypical “narezushi” was made by lacto-fermenting fish with salt and rice…
Water is as important as oxygen and when it comes in the form of something as beautiful as a river, then why not explore it. As much as rivers are breathtaking…
It is said there is nothing new under the sun and you might also argue what you don’t know will never kill you but still little knowledge is dangerous and…
Every religion has ceremonies and practices that mark life’s milestones: Birth, marriage, the transition to adulthood, and death, many of which may sound unusual to non-practitioners. Sometime people practice some rituals…
Swimming in the salty waters of oceans and seas, parasailing, surfing and diving are always excellent pastime activities. However, in addition to the extraordinary experience they provide for enthusiasts, the saltwater…
While shipwrecks and plane crashes do occur sometimes, most of them have a logical explanation. However, this is not the case for the triangular region between Miami, the Bahamas and Puerto…