Pythagoras believed fava beans took away the "breath of life", claiming they contained the souls of the dead. One rumour of his death is that he came across a field of beans whilst being pursued by his enemies. He refused to cut across this field and w
The Eiffel Tower Can Be 15 cm Taller in Summer: Due to thermal expansion, the metal expands when it gets hot, making the tower slightly taller during warmer months.
Hundreds of lizard species don’t have legs. Legless lizards had limbs at one point, but their arms and legs became smaller over millions of years until they disappeared entirely. Many legless lizards live underground, where it’s easier to slither thr
The phrase "a sign of the times" originates from biblical texts, specifically in Matthew 16:3, where Jesus refers to interpreting "the signs of the times" as a way to understand unfolding events. It evolved to describe trends or occurrences that refl
The James Webb Telescope found ancient quasars powered by massive black holes from 13 billion years ago in isolated regions, challenging growth theories. Their rapid formation with limited surrounding material raises questions about black hole evolution
