Some trees exhibit a phenomenon called “crown shyness” which prevents their branches and leaves from touching one another, forming a canopy with channel like gaps. 00
The number of people donating their bodies to science…
The number of people donating their bodies to science has doubled in the last ten years because funeral costs are so high and most schools will cremate the donated body when they are done and return it to the family at no cost. 00
The United States spent more than $2 billion digging…
The United States spent more than $2 billion digging 24km of tunnels in Texas for a particle accelerator similar in scope to CERN, only to abandon the project. 00
The chills you sometimes get when listening to music is called “musical frisson”
It’s been an arduous day at work, one you’re thrilled its finally over. You’re in your car, half-listening to the radio DJ make the same stupid joke he so cravingly clings to. “That’s the third time this week,” you think. “Give it up already.” Eventually, the awkward yammering ends, and you’re returned to the music. A new song plays, one you’ve yet to hear, and it immediately catches your attention. Chills chase up your spine, goosebumps stipple your skin, and you shiver in your seat with excitement. What a delightful tune! If this, or a similar experience, has happened to
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Distance of Planets from the Sun
The Earth and the other planets in our solar system revolve around the Sun. That is commonplace knowledge now but it was a radical and revolutionary idea when Nicolaus Copernicus published it in 1542. Today we take it for granted that the Sun is the celestial body that the planets revolve around. Knowing that central fact, it is worth taking the time to consider both the great distances between the Sun and the planets as well as some basic facts about each of the planets. In that manner, we can paint a picture of the solar system; our celestial backyard.
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17 Facts About Solar Energy
By now, we’re all used to various sources of energy, whether that’s fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, or nuclear energy. One such form is solar energy. You might have had some experience with it before: a good chunk of us have used solar-powered calculators for instance, which harnesses the power of the sun via large photovoltaic cells. And on the subject of cells, you might even have attached some solar cells to your home at some point. Nevertheless, the use of solar as a major form of energy has yet to become widespread, even though the industry is currently experiencing significant
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Over 500 years ago, Leonardo da Vinci made an interesting…
Over 500 years ago, Leonardo da Vinci made an interesting observation about trees. He concluded that the total thickness of a tree’s branches is equal to the total thickness of the tree trunk. Trees across many species obey this rule. Explanations involve hydrological and structural theories. 00
Scientists estimate that if spider silk could…
Scientists estimate that if spider silk could be faithfully reproduced with the thickness of a pencil, it would be strong enough to stop a large jet plane in flight. 10
9 Facts About Green Eyes
Brown, Blue, Hazel, Grey, Green. These are just a few of the eye color shades which we see humans or animals possessing. Sometimes, the color of your eye can be due to your genes or genetic reasons as well. The color green, however, has some rather interesting facts associated with it. According to research, it is said that green eyes have existed from the Bronze Age Era, which means that they have been around for thousands of years. This color is most commonly found in Europeans. It is also said that Europeans with green eyes are usually considered to be
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9 Fun Facts About The Moon
Here on planet earth, the moon is something of a superstar. After all, some planets have more than one moon, like Jupiter, which has at least 16 moons! Imagine looking up into the night sky and seeing four or five moons. It would be an extraordinary sight here on earth, but on other planets, it’s probably just another normal night. Our moon certainly gets its share of attention considering that songs have been written about it, it’s been used in countless movie and book titles, and some people even believe there are magical powers associated with it. There may be
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