Pearls have been a symbol of elegance and class for centuries. Pearls were worn by Maharajas of India and European queens as a symbol of their status. Celebrities walked the red carpet dripping in pearls at the Met Gala in 2018, which was inspired by the Catholic Church. Marie Antoinette’s pendant was the most valuable pearl […]
Keratin, a colorless protein, is the main component of our hair. As a result, our hair is virtually white before it emerges from the skin. How is this even possible? Hair follicles are where our hair grows. Melanocytes, which create melanin, are found in hair follicles. Melanin is introduced into the keratin cells when our […]
Every year, around 100,000 metric tons of caffeine are consumed worldwide. This is the equal of 14 Eiffel Towers in weight. Caffeine is mostly found in coffee and tea, but it can also be found in sodas, chocolates, caffeine pills, and even decaf beverages. Even if we haven’t gotten enough sleep, caffeine makes us feel […]
Imagine the ground beneath your feet or your house suddenly collapsing and forming a large hole in the ground. It’s a terrifying thought. Sinkholes are uncommon, but when they do develop, they can be fatal. Sinkholes form when the ground underneath the land surface is unable to support it. Sinkholes can occur for a variety […]
Daytime and nighttime crashes are the two most common types of window collisions. Birds smash into windows in the daylight because they perceive greenery reflected in the glass or look through the glass to potted plants or vegetation on the other side. Nocturnal migrants (which include most songbirds) smash into illuminated windows at night. Lights, […]
You can probably predict what will happen. Even with a seat belt, the damage in a high-speed crash can be severe because the head moves in a precise pendulum motion. This is why engineers devised the concept of airbags. Airbags absorb the impact while also preventing you from colliding with the dashboard. Even if the […]
Peering into the eyes of different animals, you’ll see some extraordinarily shaped pupils. why? It turns out that the shape of an animal’s pupils is a good indicator of its ecological role. The hollow aperture in the iris, the eye’s band of pigmented muscle, is marked by pupils. They’re the openings via which light enters […]
Here are some quotes from the great personalities and going through these quotes can help you concentrate better and adopt smarter work strategies.
For instance, you’re at the playground and you get sand in your eyes. How do you know the sand is there? You obviously can’t see it, but if you are a normal healthy human, you can feel that the sensation of extreme discomfort, also known as pain. Now, pain makes you do something, in this […]
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that is commonly used in restaurant dishes, canned vegetables, soups, deli meats, and other foods. MSG has been designated as a generally recognized as safe food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, its application is still up for discussion. As a result, the FDA […]
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