Why do we cry when we cut onions? Onions are a staple ingredient in many cuisines around the world, but they can also be a source of tears. So, why do we cry when we cut onions? And are there any ways to avoid the tears? The science of onion tears When you cut an […]
Hiccups are one of life’s little mysteries. They can come on suddenly and disappear just as quickly. They can be embarrassing, annoying, or even painful. But what are hiccups, exactly? And why do we get them? They are caused by diaphragm spasms. The diaphragm is the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. When […]
White Noise: The Sound of Everything and Nothing White noise is a sound that includes all frequencies audible to the human ear—between 20 hertz and 20,000 hertz—played at an equal intensity or amplitude, measured in decibels. It is often used to create a sense of privacy or to mask other sounds. It’s also the sound […]
The sound of nails on a chalkboard is one of the most irritating sounds to the human ear. It can cause goosebumps, shivers, and even nausea. But why is this sound so unpleasant? There are a few different theories. One theory is that the sound of nails on a chalkboard is unpleasant because it is […]
To overtake or not? Most of us have experienced this. That funny moment when you’re walking down the street, probably on a narrow lane and someone is ahead of you and you ask yourself, “To overtake or not?”. Then you make up your mind to overtake the person. While trying to overtake them, you realize […]
The loudest shoes in the room. Everyone has had that awkward moment. You enter a full but quiet room, and you have a long way to get to your seat. Your shoe heels are loud, going “click-clack-click-clack!” on the floor, and everyone’s eyes are on you. You feel like you’re walking in slow motion, and your […]
“Sorry, wrong text”. That awkward moment when you mistakenly send a text to the wrong person is a universal experience. It can happen to anyone, at any time. One minute, you’re sending a funny message to your friend, and the next minute, you realize that you’ve accidentally sent it to your boss! No matter what […]
Pica is a rare and mysterious eating disorder that causes people to crave and eat non-food items, such as ice chips, clay, chalk, paper, and soap. It is a serious condition that can lead to health problems such as malnutrition, poisoning, and intestinal blockages. But despite its risks, pica can also be a source of […]
Pareidolia: Seeing Faces Everywhere Have you ever looked up at the clouds and seen a face? Or stared at a piece of wood and thought it looked like a person? Or maybe you’ve seen a face in your toast or on the moon? If so, you’ve experienced pareidolia. Pareidolia is the tendency to see faces […]
“I’ll just pop in and out.” It’s a typical day. You’re running low on milk and bread, so you decide to make a quick trip to the corner store. You throw on some old clothes and head out the door. As you’re walking, you bump into someone. You look up and see that it’s someone […]
