Fact of the Day: Tue-27-April-2021

Fact of the Day: 27/04/2021 What do a raven and a writing desk have in common? They’re both made of cells! Well, sort of. Ravens are living organisms classified in the animal kingdom. A typical writing desk may be made out of wood that came from a tree which belonged...

Fact of the Day: Mon-26-April-2021

Fact of the Day: 26/04/2021 Why does your mouth feel itchy after you eat a pineapple? That’s because the pineapple is eating you back. No, really! Pineapples contain an enzyme in them called Bromelian that works to break down proteins. Thus, when you bite into a...

Fact of the Day: Fri-23-April-2021

Fact of the Day: 23/04/2021 Is chocolate healthy for us? Dark chocolate – the kind without any added milk and minimal sugar – has many proven health benefits! Dark chocolate is loaded with healthy antioxidants, fiber, magnesium, iron, manganese, and...

Fact of the Day: Thu-22-April-2021

Fact of the Day: 22/04/2021 What does it mean for something to be ionized? An ionized substance is one that has had electrons added or removed from it, giving it a negative or positive charge, or “ion.” For example, the original element carbon-14 has 2...

Fact of the Day: Wed-21-April-2021

Fact of the Day: 21/04/2021 What happens to individuals with photic sneeze reflex? Photic sneeze reflex is a condition where individuals sneeze when exposed to bright light. Individuals inherit this trait genetically from their parents and it effects about 11% to 35%...