WEIRD FACTS
Palo Verde Nuclear Plant. Unit 3, scene of the drone incursions, is on the right. WikiMedia – Cuhlik – By David Hambling, Contributor, Aerospace & Defense – I’m a South London-based technology journalist, consultant and author – 2020 Jul 30 – Documents gained …
Science Photo Library/Science Photo Library/Getty Images – By Kate Harkness 2020 Jun 23 – During the current COVID-19 pandemic, have you been wondering why you’re getting headaches more often? Or stomach aches? Or feeling itchy or getting pimples? Or why your periods are …
By Rich Haridy 2020 Jul 28 – A pair of newly published studies in the journal JAMA Cardiology highlight the potential for long-term heart complications in recovered COVID-19 patients. The research suggests the virus can directly damage cardiovascular muscles with ongoing inflammation detectable months …
The herb’s unique flavor can make a dish for some and ruin it for others. Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images – By Sophie Harrington, Mental Floss – Surprisingly controversial, cilantro (or coriander, as it’s known in other parts of the world) has sparked …
My Pet Chicken, a full-service chicken-raising site, has seen a spike in sales. – By Mallory Hughes, CNN Updated 2020 Jul 25 – At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the food supply in America was in question. Images of barren grocery store …
The Forgotten Drink That Caffeinated North America for Centuries Yaupon tea, a botanical cousin to yerba maté, is now almost unknown. At a council, the chief sits at the place of honor surrounded by his advisors. Cassina is prepared by women in the …
One of the most extreme and remarkable supercars ever built, the Gordon Murray T.50 pushes boundaries in many directions. Gordon Murray Design – By Loz Blain 2020 Jul 21 – If you haven’t been following, Formula One wizard Gordon Murray is designing …
We’re safeguarding the world’s seeds in the Arctic, why not our most precious data? – Image source: Hans-Jurgen Mager/Everyday basics/Unsplash/Big Think – By Robby Berman, 2020 Jul 23 – Buried underground near the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is the Arctic World Archive …
A man who did not want his name released found the chest and Fenn says he promised the finder that he wouldn’t reveal who found it or where. This undated photo provided by Forrest Fenn shows an estimated $2 million dollars of gold …
With no permanent residents and millions of animals, South Georgia island is one of the world’s most biodiverse places. Yet, few Brits have ever heard of it. A far-flung British territory (Credit: Bella Falk) – By Bella Falk 2020 Jul 21 – Marooned …
