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 […]
There are many larger-than-life heroes in American folklore. But for those who have been out of school for a long time, it can be difficult to remember which are made up and which are real historical figures who have come to be credited with fantastical deeds. What about Johnny Appleseed, the outdoorsman who is said
The Automated Teller Machine, better known as an ATM, is one of the most convenient innovations in banking. The device allows consumers to perform quick self-service transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, bill payments, and account transfers. But do you know how many ATMs are in Antarctica? There are only two ATMs in Antarctica, both of
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McDonald’s restaurants serve over 68 million customers in 120 countries and territories daily. As of 2018, McDonald’s operated 37,855 restaurants worldwide, employing over 210,000 people. But do you know what the McResource Page is? McDonald’s executives once created a “McResource” page for their minimum-wage employees. The page advised them on how much to tip their
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
Warplanes play an essential role in warfare. Having an advantage in the air may change the course of the battle. The Spitfire was a front-line fighter during World War II. But did you know that the machine guns loaded onto these planes didn’t perform accurately as depicted in the movies? Most film representations of World
A British traveler will feel quite at home in Bermuda, even though the climate there is warmer and brighter than anything possibly experienced in the British Isles. Many of the 60,000 people who live on the island are housed in pastel-colored limestone buildings with architecture reminiscent of British towns and villages. But did you know
Srivijaya was a maritime and commercial kingdom that rose to fame in the 7th century. The city was mainly located in what we know as Indonesia today. They are known to be the first unified kingdom to dominate most of the Malay islands. But did you know it was considered a lost city? Srivijaya was
The Medal of Honor can be earned by acts of personal bravery or self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty, only while a member of the American Armed Forces is engaged in actual combat with an enemy of the Nation. But did you know how Jacklyn H. Lucas got his Medal of Honor? Jacklyn
There are about 398 species of parrots known to man. While they are mostly found in tropical and subtropical areas, many of them are raised in captivity in colder regions. But did you know that the biggest group of parrots in Europe can be found in Stuttgart, Germany? A single yellow-headed Amazone escaped from captivity
