Are jellies solid or liquid? Well, they’re both, kind of. Gelatinous substances like Jell-O are mostly liquid, but are held together by a fine solid mesh that helps the liquid keep its form. In 1931, American chemist Samuel Kistler had an idea to replace all of that liquid with gas. The resulting material, aerogel , […]
Leinster Gardens in London is a beautiful historical street, lined neatly with white Victorian houses. But it’s no ordinary street, as two of its seemingly normal houses, 23 and 24, aren’t real, they are just empty facades, in the most literal sense of this word. Why is that so? This video explains.
Early roller coasters were more than a thrill, they caused severe injuries and there are even known cases of people being thrown out of the ride in motion. Today’s roller coasters are nothing like those early dangerous rides, but they can still make you feel dizzy, anxious or even sick to your stomach, and the […]
Follow a three-week journey through Kenya and Tanzania and admire the vast diversity of nature and indigenous cultures in these picturesque countries. Some of the highlights include Tarangire National Park with its diverse wildlife, Masai Mara National Reserve, a preserved savannah, and a Maasai Village.
They are fast, they are ruthless, they are the largest fish on the planet and nearly as ancient as the oceans themselves. But by far not all sharks are as dangerous and fearsome as the great white shark or the truly creepy megalodon. In fact, the largest shark species on the planet today, the whale […]
We love dogs, we adore cats, but there’s no getting away from the fact that birds can be awesome as well. These beautiful creatures have peculiar habits that are hilarious to observe. This funny bird compilation with leave you hooting with laughter.
In China, people have been brewing and drinking tea for at least four thousand years, and probably longer than that. But while tea was invented in China, it has spread far and wide, easily becoming among the world’s most popular drinks. Curiously enough, in most places, the word for tea is derived from Chinese, either […]
There’s no denying that the microwave is a time-saving appliance, but one of the worst chores is having to clean it out. And while you may be able to heat a meal in three minutes, removing spills, stains and odors may take you well over an hour. However, there is a simple trick to cleaning […]
Best known to the public as Mr. Bean, comedian Rowan Atkinson tells a funny story at the Graham Norton Show.
The part of the ship that is usually submerged underwater is commonly painted a different color than the rest of the ship, with a bright red hue being one of the most popular choices. This is not simply an aesthetic choice, but rather an intentional coating called an antifouling system that protects the ship from […]