How much of our brain do we really use?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo we only use 10% of our brains? A survey indicated nearly 65 percent of Americans believe that humans use only 10% of their brain and it is also a favourite pseudoscience in movies, where human beings only use 10% of their brain and if they awaken the remaining part of their brain then they […]
Who invented VELCRO?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe hook and loop fastener or commonly known as ‘velcro’ is a product, we frequently come across in our everyday life but do you know who is the brainchild behind this invention? It is George de Mestral, a Swiss engineer who invented this infinitely applicable product, with applications ranging from consumer apparel to space travel. […]
What causes fruits to ripen?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFruits are ready to eat when they are fully ripe. However, have we wondered what causes fruit to ripen? Under natural conditions, a gaseous plant hormone called ethylene is released by the plant, triggering the production of enzymes responsible for fruit ripening. During ripening, fruits tend to change from green to other colours, including purple, […]
What makes the sound when we crack our knuckles?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCracking knuckles can be addictive and studies show that as many as 54 percent of people crack their knuckles. What drives them to crack their knuckle with a “popping” sound? The synovial fluid in our joints serves a similar function as motor oil in a car’s engine, by lubricating our joints as well as reducing […]
Why do snakes flick their tongue?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo you feel frightened when snakes flick their tongue? Although it is frightening, it is a natural behaviour for snakes to flick their tongue. Snakes flick their tongue to gather information from their surroundings to deliver to their sensory organ in their mouth. Snakes do have nostrils as humans do, however, snakes use their nostrils […]