Facts & Trivia

A poison is a chemical substance that can cause injury, organ failure and death. Poisons work at the molecular level to disrupt internal systems of the body. It is interesting to note that nature has been producing its poisons long before mankind even set foot on the planet. While manmade poisons such as nerve agents are the deadliest, poisons created …

Guns have a long history, dating back to several centuries. The making of guns and cannons was subsequent to the invention of explosive black powder (aka gun powder) in China in 9th century. These firearms changed the rules of the game and provided an upper hand to nations and armies that had it. Guns played a key role in building …

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 …

While humanity has successfully achieved escape velocity (~ 11 km / 7 miles per second) with the help of technology, we can see that nature’s own speed records are quite impressive as well. And the great thing about nature’s speed records is that there are no roaring or fuel guzzling engines. Nature’s fastest animals rely on pure muscle and bone …

Well, it’s difficult to answer this question with a simple YES or NO, as viruses show characteristics of both living and non-living things. The definition of viruses has evolved with time, as the scientific community has come to better understand these submicroscopic beings. It was not before the early twentieth century that scientists were able to identify and classify viruses …

Train journeys are among the most fascinating things to experience on planet earth. This is especially true if you are passing through lush natural landscapes. On train journeys, you are also likely to come across tunnels that can stretch for several miles. This can be another interesting aspect of your train journeys. Tunnels can also be a bit scary, especially …

While the current focus is on Covid-19 pandemic, there are several other health issues that can be equally disastrous. Key among them are lifestyle diseases like obesity. In the Unites States, close to 40% of the population is obese. However, even at that high rate, US does not rank in top ten list of countries with highest number of obese …

Just like other living beings, the human body is also made up from various elements. It includes oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium and other trace elements. It makes us wonder if there is gold also inside human body. And if yes, then how much gold human body has? What role does gold play in …

The one who saves lives is often said to be no less than a god. Being a doctor can be a challenging profession, but it also ensures ample fame, respect and monetary rewards for the deserving. Talking about the latter, it makes us wonder who is the highest paid doctor in the world. To satisfy your curiosity, here’s a quick …