Facts & Trivia

The world of spies has always fascinated us and it’s a common theme for movies, novels, web series and television serials. Of these, the 007 franchise is probably the most notable and also one of the most profitable. Many things shown in James Bond movies may be exaggerated, but the fact that spies can be lethal is quite true in …

It is believed that rivers eventually meet the sea or ocean. While this may be true for most rivers, there are certain exceptions. There are various examples where rivers never meet the ocean. In such cases, there can be three broad possibilities. The river can dry up in its journey, flow into the earth’s crust or merge with a lake …

As humanity continues to face increased challenges on health and environment, the debate among vegetarians and meat eaters is getting louder and louder. Each group has their own arguments and they back it up with loads of scientific data. So, who is right and who is wrong? Well, this is not so easy to answer, as the truth is that …

Summers can be excruciating, especially for folks who just can’t handle the rising temperatures. Every person has their own tolerance to heat and it’s interesting to see how some people adapt so well to the summer heat. So, what’s the temperature like in your city during summers and how much heat can you handle? If you think you know heat, …

You may have come across videos of people drinking snake venom and thinking if these are actually real or just fake stories. Well, to answer the question, we need to approach this subject from a scientific perspective. While it may be theoretically possible to drink snake venom and live to tell the story, there are quite a few risks associated …

Trees have been humankind’s best friend, as they have provided us with shade, fruits, wood and the most important oxygen. Trees play an important role in sustaining various forms of life and they are also relevant in terms of aesthetics. Without trees, the world would cease to exist, as we know it now. The importance of trees is even more …

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 …