What Are Botulinum Toxins?
Botulinum toxins are neurotoxins that affect nerves and cause muscle weakening.
Beijing, Seoul, and Tokyo All Mean ‘capital’ in Their Languages.
What Do They Mean?
Are Mushrooms More Closely Related to Animals Than Plants?
Mushrooms are more closely related to animals than plants, said Matt Kasson, an associate professor of mycology at West Virginia University.
How Many Viagra Tablets Are Sold a Day?
In fact, it is estimated that seven Viagra tablets are sold worldwide every second – that’s 604,800 a day!
People Who Died The Unluckiest Deaths
In 1985, a New Orleans man drowned at a pool party attended by 100 lifeguards celebrating a summer with no drownings.
IKEA Ends Publication of Iconic Printed Catalog
After a 70-year run, Ikea is discontinuing the publication of its printed catalog.
When Was OMG First Used?
The first use of OMG was in a 1917 letter to Winston Churchill.
What is the Origin of the Word School?
The word 'school' comes from the ancient Greek for 'free time.'
Spanish Word for “Wives” and “Handcuffs” Is the Same
Esposa and spouse both come from the same root, and both mean the same thing — that one was obvious!
How Much of the World’s Population Is Bilingual?
More than half of the world's population is bilingual.
How Much Gold Is in a Ton of Electronics?
The quantity of gold in a ton of electronics varies significantly based on the types of recycled devices.
When Did Cardinal Sin Die?
Cardinal Sin died on 21 June 2005.
Did ’16 and Pregnant’ Prevent More Births?
TV show '16 and pregnant' and spin-offs may have prevented about 20,000 teen pregnancies in 2010, a study says.
How Fast Is Human Knowledge Doubling?
Human knowledge is doubling every 12 months and is soon to be every 12 hours.
What Is Graphene? The Mind-boggling Wonder Material
Graphene, the world's strongest material, is a million times thinner than paper but 200 times stronger than steel.
Encyclopedia Britannica vs. Wikipedia
Wikipedia in English has 36 times more articles than the Encyclopedia Britannica.