How Much of the World’s Population Is Bilingual?
More than half of the world's population is bilingual.
Do Sand Tiger Shark Babies Eat Each Other?
As soon as tiger shark embryos develop teeth, they attack and eat each other in the womb.
How Much Data Does Hubble Send to Earth a Week?
Hubble transmits about 120 gigabytes of science data every week.
Stages of Development of the Fetus
In the early stages of fetal development, the formation of the rectum, anus, and associated structures is among the first processes to take place.
Natural-Born Painkiller Found in Human Saliva
Human saliva contains a painkiller called opiorphin that is six times more powerful than morphine.
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 Marriage Become about Love?
Marriage started shifting from arranged to love-based marriages in the 18th Century.
How Many Neutrinos Pass Through the Earth’s Surface Every Second?
Every second, 420 billion neutrinos from the sun hit any given postage-stamp-size area of the Earth's surface.
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.
New Study: Creative People More Likely to Commit Suicide
Established writers and artists are 18 times more likely to commit suicide than the general population.
Tracking Down Love: Male Moths Use Scent to Find Females
A male Emperor moth can smell a female from 6.8 miles (11 KM) away.
What Color Was Alexander the Great’s Hair?
Alexander the Great washed his hair in saffron to keep it shiny and orange.
Encyclopedia Britannica vs. Wikipedia
Wikipedia in English has 36 times more articles than the Encyclopedia Britannica.