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There are some questions that have no clear answer. One such discussion is whether condoms reduce sexual pleasure or not. These questions are tough to answer, as they are based on personal experiences. In case of condoms, the answers may also vary based on the type of product used. A wide variety of condoms are available in the market and …

There was a time when people fought wars over control of salt resources. Those things are no longer relevant, as industrial production of salt has made it easily available. Prices have also come down considerably. The white stuff that we use every day is essentially sodium chloride. Most of it is derived from sea water post evaporation. Considering our current …

Courtroom proceedings can be confusing for folks who are not well acquainted with legal affairs. One of the most common questions is whether the decision taken by the jury is final. People also want to know what could be their options if they feel that the jury decision is not consistent with the laws of the land. Such answers are …

Every year, thousands of people die in gunshot related incidents. Even though the probability of getting shot is quite low for an average person, the risk is always there. As we constantly see news reports of people getting shot, it makes us a bit worried about what if something similar happens to us. To better understand the risks and increase …

Water is one of the most critical things we need to stay alive. Our body is made up of up to 60% water and it needs regular replenishment. Without water, most people can’t live more than 2-3 days. Due to climate change, water scarcity has emerged as a major issue. Several cities across the globe are facing significant challenges in …

When you are single, you have everything for yourself. But once you are in a relationship or get married, you start sharing several of your things with your partner. But are your passwords such as your email, phone and banking passwords also need to be shared with your partner? Well, most people don’t like to share their passwords even when …

Air travel can appear to be risky in theoretical terms. However, data indicates that air travel is one of the safest means of transport. For every one billion miles, the death rate for air travel is just 0.07. In comparison, the death rate associated with cars is much higher at 7.28. Motorcycles are the worst with death rate of 212.57. …

Kidneys are among the key organs in our body. Working as filters, their primary function is to remove toxins from the blood. The toxins are then passed out through urine. Kidneys also perform other functions such as removing excess fluid from the body, maintaining electrolyte balance and secreting certain hormones. If our kidneys don’t work properly, it might lead to …

The world of espionage and spies is pretty intriguing and exciting. Although most of it is kept under wraps, some incidents and stories do make it out in public domain. Over the years, we have seen several cases where spies have been targeted in ways that look quite like a James Bond movie. Latest reports talk about ‘Havana Syndrome’, which …

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 …