A Surprising Ingredient In 1945, Earl Tupper sought plastic resin from Bakelite, but due to scarcity, was handed a polyethylene slag – a dense, rubbery waste from petroleum refining. Although discarded by companies like DuPont and Bakelite, this “black gold” held immense potential for Tupper. Revolutionizing Food Storage Before the advent of Tupperware, food...
You’ve probably heard the tales, whispered among sailors and aviators, about the infamous Bermuda Triangle. It’s that eerie patch of the ocean between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda, where ships and planes have mysteriously disappeared. But have you ever stopped to wonder, amidst all the sensational stories and urban legends, what’s truly going on...
In the world of parenthood, the diagnosis of Autism is often a dreaded specter, except perhaps for Tom Cruise, who might need Rain Man’s prowess at the Blackjack table. This fear intensified in 1998 when a groundbreaking study suggested a potential link between immunizations and Autism, sending shockwaves through the global parent community. However,...
Recent studies reveal intriguing reasons behind varying fart odors, and it’s not just what you ate. Learn how the brain processes your stench and reacts to others. Fact Check: In 2005, researchers delved into the intriguing realm of odor perception, examining how people respond to various scents, including the ever-infamous fart. They found that...