Business & Industrial

Electric Blanket

Due to High-Temperature Settings, Electric Blankets Can Cause Heat Strokes, Severe Burns and May Even Result in Death When Not Used Properly

Thanks to the invention of the electric blanket, you can now save money on heating systems and stay warm during cold winter nights. But did you know that electric blankets can be dangerous when not utilized properly? Electric blankets can cause sleep heat stroke, resulting in a rectal temperature of up to 41.2 °C, severe […]

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Pasta

Today, There are Over 350 Recognized Pasta Types in Italy, But in the 13th Century, there were Only Four Main Types

Historians believe Marco Polo introduced pasta to Italy after exploring the east back in the 13th Century. However, there is evidence that shows that pasta can be traced back as far as the 4th Century BC. But did you know there were only four main types of pasta back then? In Italy presently, there are

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Bats White Nose Syndrome

General Motors Uses Byproducts from Their Cars to Make Artificial Stalactites for Bats

Artificial stalactites give hibernating bats more surface area to hang from, allowing them to spread out throughout the cave. But did you know that General Motors contributes to the effort of creating these artificial stalactites? General Motors makes artificial stalactites for bats from leftovers from their automobile manufacturing. By reducing crowding and providing the bats

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Red Kangaroo

Australian Warships were Often Confused with British Vessels that the Royal Australian Navy Started Marking Them with a Large Red Kangaroo

The Royal Australian Navy has over 50 ships and more than 16,000 people. They are one of the Pacific region’s largest and most sophisticated naval forces, with a substantial presence in the Indian Ocean and global operations supporting war campaigns and peacekeeping missions. How can we differentiate Australian Navy boats from British vessels? The Royal

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Bats

Bats are Quite Beneficial to the Agriculture Industry Since they Eat Enough Insects to Save the US Over a Billion in Crop Damage and Pesticides

Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures in nature. They are essential to our ecosystem’s health and economy, despite being sometimes feared and detested. Did you ever wonder how bats help large-scale farming? Bats can consume enough insects and pests to prevent agricultural damage and pesticide use, costing the US agriculture industry over $1 billion

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Amazon Bridge

Despite Being 4,300 Miles in Length, the Amazon River Has no Bridges, and Must be Crossed by Boat

The Amazon River in South America is the world’s longest river. According to a new survey conducted by the Brazilian government, it is staying ahead of the Nile. The Amazon boasts a massive jungle basin, stunning waterfalls, and the world’s largest river dolphins, yet it may be more notable for what it lacks: a single

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London Underground Central Line

London’s Underground Tube Locks in Heat Generated by the Railway and Has Gradually Been Increasing in Temperature, Most of the Heat Comes from Trains Braking

The London Underground is a rapid transit system that serves the greater part of London and some counties adjacent to the capital. It was proposed by Charles Pearson in 1843 and is still being used today. But did you know that the temperature in the tube has been gradually increasing over the years? The heat

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Cool Whip

Dr. William A. Mitchell was the Bright Mind Behind Pop Rocks, Tang and Cool Whip

Dr. William A. Mitchell was an American food chemist who worked for General Foods Corporation between 1941 and 1976. During his entire career, he was able to register about 70 patents. But do you know what else he invented that is quite popular today? Dr. William A. Mitchell was a food chemist from the United

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Amazon

About a Third of the Items Returned to Amazon are Destroyed in Order to Save Time and Space

Amazon is an American multinational technology company which primarily focuses on e-Commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. They are often referred to as one of the most influencial economic forces in the world. But did you know this e-Commerce giant prefers to dispose of the items returned to their warehouses than keep them?

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Drive Thru

The First McDonald’s Drive-Thru was Intended for Soldiers Who were Unable to Leave Their Vehicles While in Uniform

In 1975, McDonald’s built the first drive-thru lane in the United States. There were drive-in restaurants before this, but there were no drive-thrus where customers would place their orders at curbside speakers. Carhops, typically seen on rollerskates, would then deliver food orders directly to customers’ automobiles. But did you know the first drive-thru was intended

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