ADVERTISEMENT Germ Theory In 36 B.C.E., Roman statesman Marcus Varro wrote about germs, describing “minute creatures which cannot be seen by the eyes, which…enter the body through the mouth and…
During World War 2, Russian soldiers took “heat pills” that kept them warm in the winter; however, they would also lose weight despite eating well. 2,4-dinitrophenol spikes metabolic rate as…
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ADVERTISEMENT Robert Downey Jr. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr. is most recognised for his portrayal as Iron Man. He drew the attention of reviewers right away for…
ADVERTISEMENT The Blob Fish The Psychrolutes Marcidus, popularly known as the Blob fish, lacks a skeleton, muscles, and a swim bladder. It’s made out of slimy, jelly-like flesh instead. The…
ADVERTISEMENT K. Rowling J K. Rowling is the author of the globally popular fantasy fiction series Harry Potter. She is a humanitarian author, producer, and screenwriter. She was born on…
In the 1800s, Americans drank, on average, 90 bottles of whiskey per year, or 1.7 bottles per week. This was because, at that time, whiskey was sold at 25 cents…
There are many things which are designed for a purpose but best fit as solution for some other problem. Sometimes they are just right for the place they were originally made…
Oxygen, the source of our life is produced by the beautiful nature. We hear everyday that we must protect this nature to protect mankind. Yes, that is the truth, plants and trees…
The world is a large and strange place, with so many things being discovered and re-discovered every single day. It’s no wonder that when it comes to facts, we often can’t keep…