Research studies have found knitting to be associated with reduced levels of stress2, subjective improvement in cognitive functioning3, and a lower risk of cognitive decline4, mild cognitive impairment5, and dementia6,7,
The three Charites or “Graces” were beautiful, kind, and youthful goddesses who embodied all things involving beauty, joy, and abundance. From Hesiod’s Theogony, there were three Charites named Aglaea (“Radiance”), Euphrosyne (“Joy”), and T
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.
Bite the Bullet: This phrase is believed to originate from the days before modern anesthesia when soldiers were given bullets to bite on during surgery to cope with extreme pain. This practice allowed them to focus on something else during painful proced
Zebras are intelligent and sentient animals. Zebras stand between 1.10 and 1.50 meters tall at the shoulder and can weigh up to 450kg. Despite their size, they are fast runners, reaching speeds of up to 65 km/h to escape predators.
In the 18th century, it was trendy in some fashionable circles for women to wear clothes that exposed their breasts and nipples. I guess I would’ve fit in pretty well.
Solar Cycle 25's activity has surged, producing more frequent sunspots and solar flares than expected. This could intensify space weather, affecting satellites, power grids, and creating more auroras.
