The modern fishnet stocking was patented in the U.S. in 1908, originally intended for theater performers—and has remained a symbol of rebellion and seduction ever since.
Humdinger means something or someone very remarkable or admirable. However, it was adopted in mid-1940 by American airmen to mean fast aircraft or vehicle or a smooth-running engine
A new study explores how advanced extraterrestrial civilizations might evolve into “stellivores,” harvesting stellar mass for energy beyond the Kardashev Scale's limits. Researchers suggest observing “accreting binaries” to detect potential tech
Asteroid Vesta is confirmed as the main source of most Earth meteorites, especially HED types (howardites, eucrites, diogenites). Its unique orbit and past collisions likely released fragments that reached Earth, enhancing our understanding of meteorite
A 2016 study suggested that eating ice cream for breakfast may increase mental alertness. However, the study did face criticism for not clarifying whether it was the ice cream itself or the affect of cold temperatures on the brain.
Ushi no toki mairi, meaning "Shrine visit at the hour of the ox" is a Japanese method of laying a curse to someone, involving nailing a straw effigy to a tree for seven nights straight!
There are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way galaxy. While the Milky Way contains hundreds of billions of stars, the number of trees is estimated to be in the trillions
