There’s no denying it. Left-handers are always considered to be the odd ones out. While just 1 in 10 humans are lefties (lefties make up about 10% of the population), they strive hard to survive in a world designed for the right handed. They have to …
Tag Archives: Fact
August, 2018
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13 August
911 Dispatchers Reveal Crimes That Happen More Often Than We Imagine
For those of you who don’t know what 911 is, it is an emergency service that connects a caller to a nearby Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) dispatcher who is trained to route a call to local emergency medical, fire and law enforcement agencies. While many …
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11 August
10 Disturbing Facts About Airplanes That’ll Make You Think Twice About Flying
Remember the first time flying? All the crazy thoughts and the weird feeling in your stomach? Most of the scary thoughts and feeling fades away after a few times in the air. If you have ever been on a plane, you should consider yourself lucky. Only …
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9 August
10 Crazy Facts About The Universe That Will Blow Your Mind
We are but a tiny speck in this ever-expanding universe. No one knows exactly how large the universe is. It could be infinite or have an edge. While scientists argue about the shape and size of the universe, they are capable of determining one thing …
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8 August
8 Scientific Effects A Broken Heart Has On The Body
Being heartbroken is something that can happen to anyone. It’s a phase we all go through in life caused by bad relationships. There’s a reason why your body makes you feel queasy after a breakup; draining you mentally and physically. Someone who is heartbroken often feels …
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7 August
12 Secret Things You Never Knew About the Secret Service
The United States Secret Service has stood by the sitting President’s side for more than a century. The Secret Service is unique among federal law enforcement agencies because its agents provide protection for the President and Vice President of the United States and their families, …
July, 2018
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29 July
25 Two Sentence Horror Stories That Are Actually Scary
Sometimes it’s the small things that are the most terrifying; like an unexpected spider in the bath tub or a creaking floorboard in the dead of night. There aren’t too many two sentence horror stories that are actually scary. But then again, there are some that …
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29 July
15 Things Americans Do That Confuse the Rest of the World
Even though drinking soda with a straw and grabbing a coffee-to-go is part of everyday life for us, the rest of the world doesn’t see it like that. In fact, some countries consider things like asking to pass the salt to be strange or even …
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25 July
Neuroscientists Explain Why A Trip To The Beach Is Good For You – Here’s Why!
Who doesn’t love spending time at the beach? The fresh air and sound of the waves can be an excellent escape from our busy lives. Spending time outdoors is good for you on both a physical and mental level, however, spending time specifically on the …
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25 July
If Someone Flashes Their High-Beams At You, Drive Away Quickly – Police Warn
Criminals are always in search of new and innovative ways to pull off the perfect heist. Throughout history, we have seen hundreds of thousands of people become victims of robbery, assault and carjacking. Now, they are using high-beams on cars as a way to disarm …