Tag: Surprising

Have you ever questioned the extent of your intellect? Allow me to unveil a revelation Your cognitive prowess might vastly exceed your self-perception! Intellect takes myriad forms, occasionally lurking in plain view. In this discourse, we shall unveil ten intriguing signals that strongl...

Clear skin, elegant makeup, and stylish fashion are trademarks of Japanese women. If you’ve traveled to Japan, you’ll have encountered impeccably dressed women on the street and in convenience stores at all hours of the day. They’re living proof that beauty requires hard work―...

Clear skin, elegant makeup, and stylish fashion are trademarks of Japanese women. If you’ve traveled to Japan, you’ll have encountered impeccably dressed women on the street and in convenience stores at all hours of the day. They’re living proof that beauty requires hard work―...

Marcus Aurelius started ruling at the age of 40. Even though his first language was Latin, Marcus wrote his diary “Meditations” in Koine Greek. Years after the death of Marcus Aurelius, people found his book “Meditations” and began translating it. Aureliu...

This is one of the first images that come to your mind when you think of Amsterdam. Did you know that we, Amsterdammers, regularly experience these typical situations when cycling through the city? Bridges lifting up — when bigger boats cruise through the city. An obstacle on our way,...

If you’re moving to “Beantown,” it’s probably good to know where Boston got the nickname. As the seat of one of the original United States, Boston’s history dates all the way back to 1630. As a result, we have a lot of rich and interesting facts about Boston. Fr...

Ten years ago, I felt I needed a trip to make a milestone, my 40th birthday. I was raised in a family where travel was just not done. It was something reserved for the wealthy. We weren’t wealthy. The furthest I ever went from home as a kid was an hour away to see my maternal grandmother at th...

You would have seen animals’ amazing capability that represents their intellectual knowledge, But it’s not the whole truth about animal intelligence. So get ready! For an amazing adventure into the animal kingdom’s quirky side to know which Animal is The Dumbest? We often think of ...

It doesn’t have to be this way. There is love out there within the church. Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not talking about the horrific “hate the sin, love the sinner” nonsense. No, some Bible believers have genuine love for our LGBTQ+ siblings in Christ, not in spite ...

In an unexpected development, a number of BJP workers were observed leaving the venue while Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah was delivering his address from the podium. This unusual departure raises questions about the motivations and underlying factors that prompted such a respo...

Stepping into my friend’s apartment was like entering a batter of sophistication meets simplicity. High white ceilings, minimalist furniture. However, it was the secondhand bookshelf that got my attention. Stacked with probably over 200 books, meticulously organized by genre. Academic tomes li...

In a world where trends come and go faster than a Kardashian marriage, it’s time to welcome back the ultimate throwback: the Pet Rock. Yes, you read that correctly. The Pet Rock is making a comeback, and it’s poised to be the next big thing. For those who don’t remember, th...

Heavier elements also had more charge, but argon and potassium were an exception: argon only had a charge of +18 units, but a mass of ~40 atomic mass units, while potassium had a charge of +19 units, but a mass of ~39 units. The 1932 discovery of the neutron took care of that one, teaching us that t...

Imagine that it's early morning, and you wake up feeling a familiar knot of anxiety in your stomach. The worries from yesterday flood your mind, and you can already feel the weight of the day ahead. How are these anxious feelings so persistent, even when you try your best to push them away...

Avoidant attachment is a behavioral style where individuals maintain a degree of emotional distance because they are hoping to preserve their independence. This pattern is a coping mechanism that’s born out of a fundamental fear of being emotionally manipulated or depended upon. Psychologic...

It's Selena the scientist today. Banging on about one of my fave fields — geometry and General Relativity. There aren't many ways to make these subjects appealing to those who haven't had the pleasure or the time to study them — and that's understandable, as our lives bec...

The Second World War gave birth to two technologies that have fundamentally changed how we see the world and ourselves. One had the entire nation behind and was meant for war, while the other had only one man, ultimately expanding the human mind's horizons. At the heart of WWII, in neutral Switz...

Even heterodox thinkers have become predictable in their heterodoxy. There are exclusive clubs to join, like the Heterodox Academy or the Heriticon conference. And one can embark on a particular podcast circuit that is likely to get them branded as a member of the “Intellectual Dark Web.&rdquo...

I remembered a factory I’d heard about, in Guadalajara, the one where Adidas had manufactured shoes during the 1968 Olympics, allegedly to skirt Mexican tariffs. The shoes were good, as I recalled. So I set up a meeting with the factory managers. Even though it was in central Mexico, the fa...

5 Surprising Benefits Of Banana Peel For Your Skin Banana peel has many uses. It can be used as an ingredient in homemade soap, lotion and other beauty products. But did you know that there are also some surprising benefits of banana peel for your skin? Here are 5 surprising benefits of bana...

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