Fact of the Day: Fri-13-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 13/01/2023 Many people know about Einstein, but do you know about Einstein’s first wife? Mileva Einstein-Maric was born in Serbia in 1875, and later became very interested in many of the same subjects as her husband, particularly mathematics and...

Fact of the Day: Thu-12-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 12/01/2023 You may have seen some videos going around of octopuses ‘punching’ fish for what seems like fun. Is this real? Yes, octopuses can punch fish, or at least have been seen hitting them with a tentacle. But it’s not for fun. The thing is,...

Fact of the Day: Wed-11-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 11/01/2023 Apollo 11 was the first mission that took humans to the moon. The space expedition was an incredible success, and it couldn’t have been done without the help of many. One of the most important contributors to the mission was JoAnn Morgan,...

Fact of the Day: Tue-10-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 10/01/2023 ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder most common in children. It can cause people to have trouble focusing on tasks (CDC, par. 1). Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, and other foods, and it can have both positive effects (e.g., helping keep...

Fact of the Day: Mon-09-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 09/01/2023 When you look at the back of a food box and see Red Dye 40 listed as an ingredient, you probably don’t think much about it, but there may be a reason for you to exercise caution. Red Dye 40 is a synthetic colorant that has been used in food...

Fact of the Day: Fri-06-Jan-2023

Fact of the Day: 06/01/2023 Chances are, you’ve heard, or at least seen a picture, of the Crab Nebula. The reason for its fame is fairly obvious—its stunning array of colors and expansive shape make it a spectacle to behold. Did you know there’s a lesser-known nebula...