#48 Why is Earl Grey tea called Earl Grey?
I learned this today. Earl Grey tea is supposed to have been named after Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, prime minister of […]
#47 What exactly is yogurt?
I learned this today. Yogurt is neither a simple liquid nor a solid, it is a non-Newtonian fluid-gel. A gel is a […]
#46 Why was the teabag invented?
I learned this today. The teabag was a staggering invention in the world of tea drinking, but it was originally called the […]
#45 Why is slime mold so awesome?
I learned this today. Slime mold is a collection of single-celled organisms that can move, function, and “think” as a single organism. […]
#44 Why is Mars red?
I learned this today. Mars is red because it is basically rusty. The surface of Mars is covered in a deep layer […]
#43 How does an MRI work?
I learned this today. An MRI works by causing the protons in the hydrogen nuclei in our bodies to align with a […]
#42 Why is the Colosseum called the “Colosseum”?
I learned this today. The most famous building in Rome is probably the Colosseum, but it wasn’t called the Colosseum until about […]
#41 Why do we become addicted to nicotine?
I learned this today. Cigarettes are addictive because the nicotine they contain is a highly addictive chemical. Nicotine is a naturally occurring […]
#40 How does GPS know where I am?
I learned this today. You need to have four satellites in view to be able to use GPS. (Global Positioning System). Currently, […]
#39 How do broken bones heal?
I learned this today. Unlike when skin heals, bones usually heal without a scar. When you cut yourself, your body’s primary goal […]