Next, taking a handful of the flowers [of garlic], he rubbed them all over the sashes, as though to ensure that every whiff of air that might get in would be laden with the garlic smell. –Dracula, Bram Stoker Vampires, evil beings that fed on blood, have been particularly prevalent in in the 18th century. Although superstition [...]
To celebrate Earth Day, we are going to review one of the ways we can save the planet: by using Biodegradable plastic bags. Massive plastic buildup Biodegradable plastic are a potential solution to the massive waste problem facing the planet Earth today. As plastics are used extensively in product packaging, disposable utilities, plastic bags and [...]
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Exams are probably is probably the most dreaded aspect of academic life. Like an age old torturing device, every course would have one of these at the end to the demise of all the students taking it. The debate would always question “Why do we take exams” and “Do exams really hold any value other [...]
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Too long didn’t read (tl;dr) version: *Bisphenol A (BPA), a molecule produces effects similar to the hormone estrogen (xenoestrogen), is used in the manufacturing plastic bottles. *Issue is a big deal because of media / political attention. *Concerns are (possible effects): Attention-deficient hyperactivity disorder, breast cancer, thyroid function *Issue is up to debate because of the low [...]
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I saw those comic on Oatmeal and found it was hilarious / sad at the same time. Angler fish are deep sea dwelling fish that have a profoundly alien way of life Original from Oatmeal So is it factually correct? Apparently some male angler fishes are absorbed into the female according to wikipedia Some anglerfishes, like [...]
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AKA the Ketogenic Diet. Diabetics and children, please consult doctor first. Imagine a world where you can lose fat while EATING YUMMY, FATTY, GREASY, SMOKEY BACON. TONNES OF BACON!!! (No. Not really. Attempts to consume multiple tonnes of bacon may result in… unpleasant effects. You have been warned.)
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The idea of becoming invisible could be described as one of humanity’s most sought after traits. This could be seen in films like Predator or Harry Potter where cloaking is one of the key plot elements. Most people would dismiss this as fiction and purely part of the imagination; how can something simply vanish in [...]
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Can the things we experience in life leave a mark on our DNA? This idea has captured the imaginations of many and is incredibly popular in today’s media. For example, the entire premise of the Assassin’s Creed series is that memories leave a mark on and are passed down through DNA, allowing the ordinary Desmond [...]
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The extent of the damage to the Nuclear Power plant in Fukushima Japan has been greatly obscured by the media and thus it is an issue where actual facts and scientific insight is hard to find.
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