How we perceive certain smells is no doubt a subjective matter. For example, some people may like the smell of garlic in their food whereas others may be repulsed by it. Conditioning also comes into play, for example, sanitation workers have lesser inclination to be repulsed by bad smelling garbage. Evolutionary factors may also be involved, for example, lab grown …

A chemical compound comprising ammonium and nitrate ions, ammonium nitrate is widely used across the globe as a high-nitrogen fertilizer. Another common use of ammonium nitrate is in developing explosive mixtures, which is used for quarrying, mining and civil construction purposes. While its role as a potent fertilizer is unquestionable, it has nonetheless emerged as a controversial chemical compound over …

Also known as D-allulose and D-Psicose, with the chemical formula C6H12O6, allulose is a low-calorie artificial sweetener. Although allulose was discovered way back in 1940s, its commercial production and use has started in recent years. It is expected that allulose will become more commonly available in the coming years and will be among the next-gen artificial sweeteners. As of now, …

Vaccines are our first line of defense against disease causing pathogens. Vaccines are usually administered to young children, even though there are several vaccines that are given to adults as well. Vaccines work by stimulating our immune system and train them to fight a specific type of infection. To better understand how they work, let’s take a look at some …

Tax is often a burden for most of us and we always think about ways to reduce the amount of tax charged on our income. We also have a tendency of complaining about the high tax rate. However, based on where you live, it is possible that people in other countries may be paying a much higher tax rate. To …

Having a printer is certainly beneficial in terms of saving the time and effort it takes to get things printed outside. However, one major flip side of printers is that printer ink is quite costly. This is especially true for inkjet printers that come with separate ink cartridges. Inkjet printers are notorious for showing the ‘ink cartridge low’ notification on …

Most people and therapists agree that sex is most satisfying when done in a slow, leisurely and playful manner with adequate time spent on foreplay. However, in the context of our fast-paced lifestyles, following that approach may not always be possible. That’s one reason why quickies have become a reality of our times. It’s like a seven-course banquet versus a …

Well, this is a topic that can spark endless discussions with plenty of supporters on both sides. Obviously, such questions are difficult to answer and even the answers may not come with a guarantee. There are pros and cons of both love and arranged marriage and eventually you will have to decide things that you value most. If you are …

It’s obvious that United States is the wealthiest nation in the world, accounting for nearly 30% of the overall global wealth. In monetary terms, that percentage is equivalent to almost USD 106 trillion. Of course, China has its eyes set on becoming a world leader, but it still has a long way to go. China shares around 18% of global …

Popular and respected leaders such as Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington have added significant credibility to the seat of the United States president. Decisions taken by the US president have national as well as global ramifications. However, when we look through the pages of history, it’s clear that not all US presidents were created equal. …