Snake venom is highly toxic saliva containing zootoxins that help immobilize and digest prey. This also protects them against predators and other threats. Snake venom is injected during a bite by special fangs, and some species can also spit venom. But do you know what animal is immune to snake venom? Skunks are resistant to […]
In general, men tend to use tobacco products at a higher rate than women. Cigarettes were smoked by 35% of adult males and 6% of adult females. Such disparities could be attributed to physiological, particularly ovarian hormones, cultural, and behavioral factors. But did you know why the cigarette was invented? Cigarettes were intended to be
Buffon first coined the term reproduction in 1749. Still, it was Anton van Leeuwenhoek who was the first to conduct experiments on human spermatozoa which eventually led to a better understanding of human production. But did you know early scientists did not have a clear picture of the process up until 1875? It wasn’t until
The male reproductive organs produce and release sperm. Sperm is produced in the testicles. The vas deferens connect the testes to the rest of the male reproductive organs by extending over the pelvic bone or ilium and wrapping around the ampulla, seminal vesicle, and prostate. But do you know how much sperm testicles can make
Testicles Make Millions of Sperm Each Day. There are About 1,500 Sperm Made Each Second. Read More »
Mayonnaise is often made by emulsifying eggs, oil, and lemon juice, or vinegar. The condiment has a thick and creamy consistency and is commonly used in sandwiches and salads. But did you know that commercially-made mayonnaise does not need to be refrigerated? Commercially produced mayonnaise has a high enough acidity to slow the growth of
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
If you have 20/20 vision, you can clearly see an object 20 feet away. This refers to average, normal vision. If your vision does not measure 20/20, you may need to wear contact lenses or glasses to see clearly. But do you know who has a visual acuity 20 times better than the average human?
Although the typical range for body temperature ranges between 36.1°C and 37.2°C, the normal body temperature is registered at 37°C. But did you know that Tibetan monks have the capability to increase their body temperatures through meditation? Tibetan monks can increase their body temperature with their minds, according to 1982 Harvard research. Meditation alone allowed
A natural short sleeper is an individual who can sleep for less than six hours per night even if they have more time to sleep. They are different from people who struggle with insomnia or other sleeping disorders. But why are they this way? There is a gene that controls your sleep cycle. Because of
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Linguistic Aphasia is a disorder acquired after brain damage that affects the understanding and production of spoken and written language. While this is a common term used for regular individuals who have gone through a stroke, did you know that deaf people experience the same as well? Deaf people who suffer from stroke-related brain injury
