What is the History of Smoking?
Tobacco and tobacco-related products have a long history that stretches back to 6,000 BC.
Why Did John Mckinney Receive the Medal of Honor?
U.S. Soldier John R. McKinney held off over 100 Japanese soldiers single-handedly in WW2.
How Many Bacterial Species Are in a Belly Button?
From 60 belly buttons, the team found 2,368 bacterial species, 1,458 of which may be new to science.
Is the McDonald’s Caesar Salad Bad for You?
The McDonald's Caesar salad was created to tackle society's worries over obesity levels, but it was all smoke and mirrors.
What is the Percent of Births to Unmarried Women?
40% of births in the U.S. come from unmarried women.
Stem Cells from Urine Can Be Used to Create Teeth
Scientists have discovered a way to grow teeth from stem cells taken from human urine, Medical Daily reported.
What is the Most Creative Time of Day?
People are most creative at night and least creative in the afternoon, according to a study.
Did the Greek Philosopher Chrysippus Die Laughing?
Apparently, yes. It is a rare form of death, which causes cardiac arrest, asphyxiation or a loss of consciousness, triggered by a fit of serious giggles.
What Was Queen Elizabeth’s Role in WW2?
Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic and driver in World War II.
Humans Can Only Think About Four Things at Once
Given this fact about how your brain works, don't waste your time by trying to focus on a dozen things at once.
What Happens if You Keep a Goldfish in a Dark Room?
If you keep a goldfish in a dark room, it will lose its color.
Can Butterflies Taste With Their Feet?
Yes, butterflies use their feet to taste food as they have chemical sensors on their feet that allow them to taste the food they mainly feed on, which is nectar.
Why Most Adoptees in Japan Are Grown Adult Men?
98% of all Japanese adoptions are employers adopting the adult men on their staff, not children.
Being in a Position of Power Can Cause Brain Damage
It's scientifically proven that even a small dose of POWER changes how a person's brain operates and diminishes empathy.
Do Siblings Have Different IQs?
Older sibling will have a higher IQ than the next youngest sibling.
What is a “Knocker-Up” in the 19th Century?
Before alarm clocks were invented, there were 'knocker-ups' who went tapping on client's windows with long sticks until they were awake.