Have you ever wondered why tungsten light bulbs develop a black deposit as they age?聽This deposit is metallic tungsten, the same stuff that the filament is made of.聽A lightbulb produces heat and...
Yes, they do have something in common.聽Squalene, a compound found in the vagina, is a natural lubricant. When a woman is aroused,聽squalene聽is secreted allowing the clitoris and labia to swell up...
A diet rich in beans, chickpeas, lentils, and split peas will help lower LDL (鈥渂ad鈥) cholesterol. An analysis in the聽Canadian Medical Association聽Journal聽in 2014 combined data from 26 randomized...
Blisters are an emergency response designed to provide a protective environment rich in immune cells for new skin cells to grow. Generally, they tend to grow when the upper layers of the epidermis ...
You might think it鈥檚 a good idea to brush your teeth after drinking sugary fruit juice, but it isn鈥檛. The acid in the juice weakens the tooth enamel, which can then be damaged during brushing. The...
Ear candles are regularly promoted by alternative health suppliers and have been getting quite the hype from the media even though there is no evidence to suggest they have any real benefit. The...
The greenhouse effect is caused by gases in the atmosphere that let sunlight through, but prevent some of the heat it generates from being re-emitted, acting as a blanket around the earth. If we...
Polar bears can run as fast as聽40 kilometers per hour鈥攂ut only for short distances. Younger, leaner bears are the best runners and are able to聽cover two kilometers without stopping. Older and...
Woodrow Wilson鈥檚 secretary of state, William Jennings Bryan, was ridiculed in 1913 for serving Welch鈥檚 grape juice instead of wine at a dinner honoring the British ambassador. This proved to be...