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...
From anonymous high-rollers to legendary bettors, history has seen some incredibly audacious wagers. One of the biggest mysteries in the gambling world, however, is pinpointing the largest single wager ever placed. And here’s why: While the 2018 Super Bowl saw an unidentified bettor placing a hefty wager on the Philadelphia Eagles at the MGM...
For millennia, humanity has been extracting and harnessing the power of lead. As far back as 6500 BCE in Anatolia, the first known lead mine began operations. Yet, our ancestors in places like Greece recognized its detrimental effects on our health long before modern science caught up. The illustrious Greek physician Nicander of Colophon,...
For decades, the gleaming streets and spotless public facilities of Singapore have been the pride of the city-state, earning it the nickname of the “cleanest city in the world.” This exceptional cleanliness is not merely an outcome of cultural norms but the result of a meticulously orchestrated transformation spearheaded by the visionary leadership of...
The dark circles around your eyes aren’t just because you binged on your favorite show last night or took that overtime at work. Periorbital dark circles, those ominous-looking shadows, tell a tale more than just your exhaustion. They’re a complex interplay of genetics, skin physiology, and sometimes, our daily habits. Skin Tells a Story...
As a child, few things chilled my spine like the caution, “Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite.” Discovering the reality of these elusive creatures lurking in my bed was genuinely unnerving. How did this phrase come about, and when did bed bugs first start feasting on human blood? The bed bug, scientifically known...