As per the concept of “Subjective Age,” most children and adolescents perceive themselves as older than their actual age, however, this flips around the age of 25, and by 30, around 70% of people feel younger than their chronological age, with the gap between the two increasing with time. Interestingly, research has shown that feeling […]
Jack Kirby: From Captain America to Military Scout
Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, was assigned the dangerous duty of drawing reconnaissance maps and pictures as a scout during WWII, which influenced his later work as a comic book artist.
The Lawspeaker: Sweden’s Keeper of the Law a Thousand Years Ago
Sweden’s Lawspeaker, also known as “Lagman,” held the responsibility of memorizing and reciting every law during public assemblies a thousand years ago, and this tradition was also followed in other Scandinavian countries.
Richard Nixon’s Interest in Rap Music
Richard Nixon once expressed his interest in pursuing a career in music, particularly in rap.
Rainbows in Hawaii: Symbolism and Significance
Discover the diverse and abundant rainbows in Hawaii, and delve into the cultural symbolism and significance of these natural wonders.
The Imprisonment of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Discoverers
Epidemiologist Tamara Safonova and virologist Alexandra Sheboldaeva were accused of intentionally spreading Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus and sentenced to 18 years in Soviet labor camps during Stalin’s purges, despite their significant contributions to public health.
The Addictive Design of Cheetos
Frito-Lay invested $30 million annually in a team of 500 experts to create the perfect combination of texture, fragrance, and mouthfeel in Cheetos, leading to their addictiveness and popularity.
The Accidental Invention of the Slurpee
The Slurpee was invented by accident when a Dairy Queen owner improvised an Icee machine using car parts after his soda fountain broke down, which was eventually licensed by 7-Eleven and became a worldwide hit.
Isolated Tangier Island: A Dialect Preserved from the 1700s
Tangier Island, located 12 miles off the coast of Virginia, has maintained its isolation to such an extent that its inhabitants still speak a dialect similar to the one used by the island’s original colonists in the 1700s. This distinct dialect features a significant example of the Big Vowel Shift, with the word “house” pronounced […]
“Smart” bullets
Did you know that DARPA has been developing “smart” bullets since as early as 2008? These precision-guided firearm bullets are capable of altering their course and accurately correcting their path to a target. What’s even more fascinating is that they have been fire-tested successfully, proving their potential for use in military and law enforcement applications. […]