Facts & Trivia

Air travel is one of the safest ways to travel, as fatality rate is quite low. We do see planes falling off the sky, hitting a mountain, crashing into a building and dropping into the ocean. However, such cases are rare, especially when we compare it proportionately to the total number of successful flights. As per recent data, the ratio …

We often come across photographs and videos of animals with tears in their eyes. The objective is usually to share the message that even animals have the ability to experience pain and suffering. Such pictorials urge us to be kind to animals and not do anything that might harm them. While it’s true that animals can experience pain, do they …

Humanity has progressed into 21st century, where our society has been significantly transformed with technology advancements. Over the years, we have also witnessed a significant change in how governments are selected and their functioning. However, even with these notable developments, it’s surprising to see that there are countries that are still ruled by kings, queens, emperors and sultans. Such titles …

Businesses spend millions of dollars in creating and nurturing brands and it’s their right to be rewarded for their efforts. However, ask any top brand and they will tell you that the problem of counterfeits and pirated products pose a significant challenge to their revenue growth and profitability. It is estimated that counterfeiting and piracy is the biggest criminal ecosystem …

Suicide is a global phenomenon and is not limited to any particular community, country, or socio-economic status. There are various reasons why people commit suicide, some of which are financial distress, loss of a loved one, breakup, terminal illness, conviction in a crime, bullying, discrimination, etc. Mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, depression, substance use disorders, psychosis and post-traumatic …

The periodic table lists all the elements that make up this universe. It has elements that are available on earth as well as the ones that are yet to be discovered. The period table is quite fascinating, as it reveals the building blocks of life and everything else in this universe. It’s also a mix of good and bad, as …

In nature, most species that reproduce sexually tend to have a sex ratio of 1:1. That means an equal number of males and females in the population. This is applicable to humans as well. However, due to external factors, the sex ratio in case of humans is not always 1:1. For example, things like female infanticide can tilt the balance …