10. There are around 500,000 atoms in one human hair. The expression “a hair’s breadth” refers to the width of a human hair and is often used to describe an absurdly little object. Considering how thin hair is, it’s a fair analogy. In comparison to other objects, such as a rope or your arm, hair […]
10. Volvo Forfeited Ownership of the 3-Point Safety Belt Patent These days, most people would find it difficult to picture a vehicle without seatbelts. However, they weren’t always standard in vehicles, and their usage was optional even after their introduction. Those who strongly opposed the idea of obligatory seat belt use in the 1980s actually […]
1 Each individual Bipedalism and big, complicated brains are hallmarks of the most numerous and pervasive primate species, Homo sapiens. Because of this, sophisticated culture, language, and tools have emerged. From extended families and family networks to nation-states, humans are social creatures that thrive in intricate social systems with numerous competing and cooperating groups. Values, […]
10. Salmonella Typhimurium Animals raised for food, such as pigs and cattle, and even some domesticated pets, including birds, dogs, and cats, can have Salmonella bacteria. The symptoms of salmonellosis, a disease that can be obtained from consuming contaminated eggs, meat, and milk, are mild and resolve on their own within a few days. One […]
10 A Restless Black Hole Travels Through Space and Time Supermassive black holes were thought to be motionless for a long time by astronomers. It is believed that stars and planets orbit the cosmic colossuses, which sit resolutely at the center of nearly all massive galaxies. However, new evidence implies the model may not be […]
10. Carnivores are in the oyster mushroom family. A mushroom is the safest option. All except the most dangerous ones, of course. However, there is typically a catch to the lethal ones. Fungi usually can’t kill you unless you eat them. That is why, unless you are an expert, mushroom foraging is not something you […]
10. Mach 2.34 F-14D Super Tomcat The Tomcat is a staple of Top Gun, though you may recognize it from an earlier series. Without a doubt, the Grumman F-14D Tomcat is an absolutely unique plane. The aircraft was designed to be able to destroy enemy aircraft at night and can reach speeds of Mach 2.34. […]
10 The Swords of the Dead Sea Ancient Roman weapon hoard unearthed in a cave in the Judean Desert A cave with a view of the Dead Sea was recently explored by archaeologists. Inside the cave, they hoped to capture an old inscription on film. The second one was practically unreachable, but they persisted and […]
10 Horrifying Things About His Debut FilmTen extraterrestrial Steven Spielberg was widely hailed as a wunderkind in the film industry for a long time, and he certainly did not disappoint. Shooting the two-hour feature Firelight on weekends when he was sixteen years old was his first foray into commercial filmmaking in 1964. He actually saw […]
Generally speaking, historical records do a decent job of painting a picture of the past. They frequently fail miserably in portraying the world as individuals of that era would have seen it. For instance, our understanding of ancient Chinese alcoholic beverages was very lacking, and we had no idea what Greek popular music was like.But […]