Why do people do what they do? What triggers humans to develop specific thoughts, including those that can be considered crazy? Finding answers to these and more questions can be an uphill task unless you know a thing or two about psychology. For almost a couple of centuries, humans have relied on psychology to explain…… Read More »
It’s not uncommon to hear a certain hospital or blood donation organization asking volunteers to help save lives through blood donations. What most people do not know is not every blood can help save patients regardless of their goodwill. We have varying blood types, with each having its requirements for compatibility. Here are some little-known…… Read More »
A person’s blood type is an important thing to note, especially in terms of medical care. There are eight different types that people can have, one of which is O positive blood. And there are actually a lot of interesting facts about this particular blood group, many of which we’ll be talking about today. So…… Read More »
Conjoined twins are two identical babies connected at a specific point of the body. Science suggests that conjoined twins form when an embryo partially separates instead of entirely splitting. The first documented case of conjoined twins was in 1811, and the pair of brothers called themselves “Siamese twins.” The men lived to the age of 63 and…… Read More »
1. The “Tetris Effect” is a phenomenon, which occurs when you play a game for too long and begin to dream of the said game. – Source 2. Hall of Fame boxer, Sugar Ray Robinson backed out of a fight once because he had a dream that he was going to kill his opponent in…… Read More »
1. Consuming asparagus affects the smell of urine, but only 22% of the population have the gene to smell it. – Source 2. Numerous survival instructors and guides, including the US Army Field Manual, advise against drinking urine for survival. – Source 3. In ancient India, Diabetes was called “madhumeha” or “honey urine” as the…… Read More »
1. The creator of Peter Pan gave the rights to a children’s hospital so they would always collect the royalties and fund the hospital. – Source 2. Some hospitals keep a supply of beer for alcoholics in case they go through withdrawal (which can be fatal). Some hospitals even have beer cans with prescription labels.…… Read More »
Humans, by nature, are a species designed for tropical climates. Our evolutionary journey has shaped our bodies to thrive in warm and humid environments. Considering the span of our species’ evolution, we are relatively new to adapting to cold climates, and from a physiological standpoint, our bodies aren’t inherently equipped to endure such conditions. Source
Here are 26 Interesting Facts About Essential Nutrients (Vitamins, Amino Acids, Fatty Acids, Minerals, Carbohydrates). 1-5 Interesting Facts About Essential Nutrients 1. Potatoes are highly beneficial to your health. They are packed with vitamin C, potassium, fiber, vitamin B6 and Kukoamines, which help aid in lowering blood-pressure. – Source 2. The reason that the set…… Read More »
