Category: Interesting Facts

A toothbrush must be stored properly because our health depends on it A toothbrush is one of the most frequently used items in the home, yet very few people take...

Your pillow turns yellow not just from sweat — there are other gross reasons too We all regularly take out the trash, mop the floors, vacuum the carpets, and do...

You can go blind from a tattoo, and such cases really exist An Australian woman named Nelise Pretorius first noticed that one eye was losing vision, then the other. Doctors...

Satellite image of a mountain in Antarctica that resembles a pyramid. Image source: Live Science Deep in Antarctica, among snow and ice, stands a mountain with perfectly even edges. On...

What grip strength says about your lifespan Grip strength — that is, how firmly you can squeeze something with your hand — can reveal a lot about your health and...

Stress makes many of us need to use the bathroom, and there is a scientific explanation for it Do you also get an upset stomach before an exam or another...

New Ebola strain spreads beyond Africa: what everyone needs to know Ebola is back in the news, and this time the alarm has spread beyond Africa. The outbreak in the...

Sports fans are happier, and there’s a scientific explanation for it Being a football fan is like constantly riding an emotional rollercoaster. One moment fans experience euphoria from a victory...

Applause has a very long history, and ovations even have their own rules Clapping your hands out of joy or during a concert seems so natural that few people wonder...

Ibuprofen: the popular painkiller is killing you, and doctors are silent When your knee, back, or shoulder hurts, ibuprofen seems like the easiest solution. The pill is cheap, available without...