Various observations of distant galaxies have shown that the universe is expanding at an enormous rate. Other data show that it is gradually cooling, leading to the possibility that the universe will end when it freezes. nudes
Earth’s magnetic poles flip roughly every 200k to 300k years, but the last reversal was about 780k years ago. Some scientists think we’re overdue, but the timing is unpredictable and could take thousands of years. A flip might disrupt technology and
The word “chivalry” comes from the French cheval, which can be translated as "horse soldiery", but later in the 14th century it became associated with knightly ideals.
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 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.
MRI scans work because of a property of particles called spin. Specifically, MRI takes advantage of the spin of the nuclei of hydrogen atoms to generate images.
Dolphins are considered one of the world's most intelligent animals, and they have several cognitive abilities that set them apart. Many researchers consider intelligence to be a combination of perception, communication, and problem-solving.
