The common misconception is that bacteria can not thrive in extremely low temperatures. However, studies show how some E. coli and Salmonella strains can survive in freezing temperatures. But can consuming contaminated ice make you sick? Certain bacteria can survive in extremely cold conditions, and the ice of neglected ice machines has become a breeding […]
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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The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest scouting organizations in the United States. The mission of the organization is to prepare the youth and help them make ethical and moral choices throughout their lives by instilling certain values. But did you ever wonder how many of NASA’s astronauts were active boy scouts
It had been the independent filmmaker’s lifelong dream to make a live-action version of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works, an endeavor that other filmmakers thought was too ambitious. However, by utilizing cutting-edge techniques, Director Sir Peter Jackson could bring Middle Earth to life. His confidence was undoubtedly boosted because he knew where to find the locations that
American singer Beyoncé launched her athleisure apparel line, Ivy Park, in 2016. She owns, manages, and runs it under her management business Parkwood Entertainment. While the brand was geared toward women empowerment, the clothes were ironically made unethically. Beyonce says she started her Ivy Park female sportswear line to help and empower women. However, the
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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Soul Asylum’s smash hit Runaway Train was popularly known for featuring images of 36 missing children. Soul Asylum lead singer Dave Pirner stated that the song was not composed with missing children in mind. They created the piece while suffering from a deep, dark depression. But despite this, the music video helped locate 26 of
Around 7% of teenagers have attempted suicide before the age of 17. Almost one out of four teenagers claimed to have self-harmed in the past year. The pandemic has largely caused this. While most lean towards self-harm, others get more creative. In 2003, a teenager tried to convince his best friend to kill him. A
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
