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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 …

Most movies we see are usually 90 to 180 minutes long. If we take an average, it would be close to around two hours. And that’s understandable because anything longer could stress us out physically and mentally. Longer movies could also bore us, as human attention levels are not infinite. It’s the reason why most movie makers like to keep …

We all have climbed mountains, small or big, at some point in our lives. We also know that the world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest has been climbed thousands of times by thousands of individuals. But it should not let you into assuming that humanity has conquered all the mighty peaks on planet earth. The reality is that there are still …

Diagnosing death may not be as easy as it sounds. It is possible that the person may just be unconscious or has entered a state of coma. Also, there have been various cases where people have literally been back from the dead. For example, the phenomenon of auto resuscitation is widely known in the medical fraternity. In such cases, the …

Not every hotel has it, but there are quite a few of these that have flags at the entrance. The flags can be either flags of different nations or it can be just flags with different colors or other imagery / logos on them. If you are wondering why hotels have flags on them, here are some reasons that make …

Sweating may not be a good experience. It’s sticky and makes a mess of our clothes and overall appearance. But we should thank evolution for sweat, as its one of the most important bodily functions that keeps us alive. Sweat is a mechanism that cools us down and helps regulate body temperature. Every human on an average is born with …

It is generally believed that men are more unfaithful to their partners than women. So, is that true? Well, if we look at data from various surveys, the number of men who cheat is higher than that of women. However, before you jump to conclusions, it is important to note that things have changed dramatically over the last century. Moreover, …

We are often told in movies and books about love that lasts forever. But is it true? Is there anything like everlasting love? Well, first things first, people have the right to believe anything they want to. Even if it’s something that may not be true. That’s how things work with humans. But if we investigate from a scientific perspective, …

Humans consume a wide variety of eggs, the most common being chicken eggs. Other eggs include the ones derived from emus, quail, ducks and even fish (caviar). It is worth noting that caviar is counted among the most expensive food in the world. But, what about snake eggs? Are snake eggs even edible? Do snake eggs have venom? Well, let’s …

Many people tend to use the terms ‘sea’ and ‘ocean’ interchangeably. The general perception is that oceans are larger and seas are smaller. So, is that the only difference between sea and ocean? Well, the size thing may be true, but it is not the only difference between sea and ocean. There are various other factors that differentiate a sea …