In ancient Greece, sneezing was seen as an omen or a message from the gods. It was believed that sneezing at the start of an important task or conversation indicated favorable outcomes, while sneezing unexpectedly or during an inappropriate moment was co
Every two minutes, we take more pictures than all humankind did in the entirety of the 1800s. (Bonus fact: Photography was invented in 1826, that's 200 years ago this year!)
School uniforms originated in medieval England (1222)
The earliest recorded uniform was the “cappa clausa” robe ordered by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Chimpanzees Use Leaves as Hygiene Tools
Wild chimpanzees have been observed chewing leaves to clean themselves and treat wounds—a behavior once thought uniquely human and a sign of basic health care in animals
According to Greek culture, the color blue is said to ward off their ancient superstition of “the evil eye.” To put this in practice, some Greek people choose to wear a blue charm necklace or bracelet for protection.
Peak sexual encounters tend to cluster around night
A classic human behavior study found that, across adults, most sexual encounters occur around bedtime (roughly 11 PM–1 AM) — with a smaller peak after waking up.
Different parts of the nail matrix contribute differently to nail thickness
Studies indicate about 79 % of the thickness of the nail plate comes from the nail matrix, while the remaining 21 % is contributed by the nail bed — overturning the notion
