Facts & Trivia

Although matters related to death can be disturbing, it is natural for humans to investigate and understand the facts and science involved. After burial, everything looks peaceful on the surface. However, inside the body, a plethora of activities and processes are active at the cellular level. One of the outcomes is grave wax, technically referred to as adipocere. It is …

If you love your pets, you apparently want to pamper them to the best of your abilities. For example, you may want to feed your cat and dog their favorite food. However, it is important to note that something that’s safe for humans may not be so for animals. Chocolate is one such food item that can be dangerous for …

It is widely known that bananas are radioactive. But it does not mean that it will have any harmful effect on you. Bananas are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. As long as you consume bananas in moderation, it would be a healthy choice to make. Why bananas are radioactive? Natural radioactivity in food is a common phenomenon. …

Clothing has become such an integral part of human existence that it’s hard to imagine that our ancestors once used to walk naked on earth. Today, we have innumerable choices of clothing including various fabrics, design, type, size, colors, formal vs. informal and various styles. So, who invented clothing and when was clothing invented? Well, such questions are difficult to …

For folks with talent, skills, creativity, knowledge, experience and intelligence, YouTube is probably the best platform to share it with the rest of the world. While doing so, one can also expect to make a decent amount of money. Talking about the most popular YouTubers, these people are no less than celebrities. It is also worth mentioning that several of …

There may not be an established mathematical formula to explain ‘luck’. But many of us believe that it exists. Luck could favor us in innumerable ways such as winning a lottery, finding someone special, clearing an exam, getting our dream job, surviving disasters, etc. On the other end of the spectrum, we have the phenomenon called ‘being unlucky’. This too …

Founded in 1994, Taliban is a Deobandi Islamist movement in Afghanistan. The organization is referred to as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and is currently headed by Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada. Taliban was in full control of around 3/4th of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001. It was later overthrown in 2001 after US forces invaded the country. Now that US-led …

Swimming pools come in various shapes and sizes. From small sized pools meant for homes to large Olympic sized pools that typically measure 50 meters in length. So, are there any larger ones out there? Well, if you believe that an Olympic sized pool is as big as it can get, you need to think again. That’s because there are …

An easy to remember emergency number, 911 can be used to get help from police, paramedics, fire department, etc. 911 service is available at most locations across United States and Canada. While the emergency telephone number has emerged as a potent tool to provide timely help and save lives, the system faces challenges on several fronts. One of these is …

For most of us, the highest we can get is around 42,000 ft. That’s usually the highest altitude at which commercial planes fly. The cruising altitude of commercial airliners is in the range of 33,000 ft. to 42,000 ft. This is considered as the perfect height in terms of the amount of lift available for planes to fly and the …