A Secret About Highlighters I Bet You Didn’t Know Do I color my papers with highlighters all the time because I think it helps me in some fashion? Guilty! I love using highlighters. Did you know why highlighters are most often yellow? Did you also know that they probably do not do what[…]
Why Are Daytime Dramas Called Soap Operas? Daytime dramas are known as soap operas, but where did the moniker come from and when did it happen? The origin of the soap opera can be traced back to short, daytime serial dramas that took place on the radio in the 1930s. Radio executives wanted[…]
Sunflower Facts That Are So Sweet Picture a common sunflower in your mind — what do you see? Many people may describe sunflowers as tall, yellow and bright, but this classic sunflower imagery simply doesn’t do the plant justice. Sunflowers are dynamic because they grow in various shapes, sizes and colors. Use the following[…]
When it comes to superhot chili peppers, one thing is certain – they just keep getting hotter and hotter. Chili pepper experts and enthusiasts are continually crossing peppers all the time to develop new stable strains. Crossing various superhots with one another is a way to continually push the envelope of heat. Latest to[…]
Memorial Day isn’t just an excuse to take a long weekend and loaf around eating grilled meats—although those are certainly among the reasons to love the holiday. So before you head out to your barbecues and pool parties, here are some facts about Memorial Day, everybody’s favorite summer kick-off holiday. It was originally[…]
Sweets-lovers have been dipping in to the ice cream of the future since 1988. It’s tasty (candy bar crunch? Yes please!), educational (this is what happens when you play with liquid nitrogen, kids!) and, er, well-rounded. Read on to learn more. You have science to thank for this fun dessert. In 1987, Curt Jones[…]
Scientists have found the reason why our body temperature is 98.6° Fahrenheit (37°C). Apparently it’s the perfect balance, as it’s warm enough to prevent fungal infection but not so hot that we need to eat nonstop to maintain our metabolism. Scientists have always wondered why advanced mammals are so hot compared to other animals.[…]
If you were to make a list of “fun facts about me,” what would you include? How to Come Up with Interesting Facts About Yourself Think about your childhood and any interesting, unusual, or relevant events or situations. Consider your family and any unique characters or funny stories about them. What about your talents[…]
Come clean: What’s the difference between shampoo and shower gel? Is there a difference between shampoo and shower gel and, if so, what is it? It is true that most shampoos could act as adequate shower gels, but most shower gels won’t work effectively as shampoos. Both products are based on surfactants, which lather when[…]
When it comes to guinea pigs, what’s not to love? But how much do you know about these highly social, scent-marking, mid-air spinning small furries? They don’t come from Guinea. In fact, guinea pigs originate from the Andes region of South America. The ‘guinea’ in their name is a bit of a mystery. One[…]