WEIRD FACTS
Welcome to Llívia, a little patch of Spain stranded in France and one of Europe’s oldest enclaves. – Miquel Ros, CNN Published 2020 Dec 17 – The view from the castle is so magnificent that it’s easy to understand why warring empires didn’t …
After devastating floods, mountain guides in western Uganda have begun rebuilding the lost trails, carving 22km of new routes through one of Africa’s most beautiful alpine areas. – By Thomas Lewton 2020 Dec 15 – Even from our 3,000m altitude, the Nyamwamba River …
The SprayCare Band dispenses hand sanitizer when and where you need it. – 2020 Dec 14 – In 2020, hand sanitizer has become the must-have accessory, but even a small bottle of the stuff can be a hassle to carry in a bag …
Secret transactions, lost jobs, worker injuries, gutted buildings, unpaid bills: Ihor Kolomoisky’s untold American legacy. Part of the abandoned Warren Steel site, taken in 2017. Photo: Johnny Joo – By Michael Sallah and Tanya Kozyreva 2020 Sep 22 – Millions moved through a …
In ancient New Mexico, cold air in cavernous spaces carved out by lava flows preserved blocks of ice. An ice core extracted at El Malpaís National Monument in New Mexico connects water collection to periods of droughts. (jonnyphoto via Flickr under CC BY-NC-ND …
Size Comparison Between Australia And The United States Tracking Of An Eagle Over A 20 Year Period Blue States Have A Smaller Population Than Los Angeles County 50 Percent Of Canadians Live South Of The Red Line The …
An entomologist explains why not to. He comes in peace. Matt Bertone, CC BY-ND – Author Matt Berton, Extension Associate in Entomology, North Carolina State University 2018 May 16 – I know it may be hard to convince you, but let me try: Don’t …
A tiger’s vertical stripes help it blend in with trees and grasses in its homelands in Asia. Frédéric Soltan/Corbis via Getty Images – Author Andrew Cushing, Assistant Professor in Zoological Medicine, University of Tennessee 2020 Nov 23 – Curious Kids is a series …
Researchers determined that diets with reduced sulfur amino acids — which occur in protein-rich foods, such as meats, dairy, nuts, and soy — were associated with a decreased risk for cardiovascular disease – By Penn State University 2020 Feb 03 – A plant-based …
Cocoa Flavanols Found to Boost Brain Oxygenation and Cognition – By University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2020 Nov 24 – The brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better on complex tests if the participants consumed cocoa …
