Scientists first discovered the HIV virus that causes AIDS in 1983. At first, it was named HTLV-III/LAV (human T-cell lymphotropic virus-type III/lymphadenopathy-associated virus) by an international scientific committee but was later changed to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The virus attacks our immune system, which is …
Tag Archives: People
March, 2019
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6 March
New Study Shows That the More You Hang Out With Your Mom, the Longer She’ll Live
Growing up is a natural part of our life and something that we have no control of. As we grow older, we are bombarded with more responsibilities. Once we start our own family, then that’s all we can ever think of. Of course our parents …
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6 March
10 Bizarre Brain Disorders Often Mistaken For Psychiatric Conditions
Imagine being able to feel what another person is feeling – their sorrow and their pain. Or be convinced that whatever negative change is happening with your friend’s life is actually yours. There are certain brain disorders that cause people to undergo such situations and …
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5 March
10 Statistics That Sound Exaggerated but are 100% True
We hear about statistics all our lives. Schools, politicians and even scientists use it to represent their findings. They are everywhere around us and in some cases, they can be wrong, since most of us take the information out of context. The tool is used …
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4 March
12 Ingenious Japanese Inventions That Are Ready to Change Our Lives
The Japanese are known for their brilliant inventions and incorporating cutting-edge technology into their lives. Known as “The Land of the Rising Sun”, Japan is a place where technological development never sleeps. The Japanese are constantly developing new technologies that make their lives a bit …
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4 March
10 Famous Foods Discovered by Mistake
For most of us, coffee is the driving force of our everyday lives. It’s the only thing that helps us continue our daily routine until we are finally free of our responsibilities for the day. But, have you ever wondered where coffee originated from? In …
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2 March
10 People Who Got Lost in the Wild and Somehow Survived
Hiking is a famous sport that it is both beneficial for the body and the mind. Every year, millions around the world hike up the mountains to get in touch with nature and their inner self. At the same time, thousands get lost in the …
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1 March
10 Beautiful And Bizarre Natural Wonders
Spanning across seven continents, our planet is teeming with natural occurrences and wonders. For decades, we have been observing but not knowing why and how such natural phenomenon’s take place. The oddities were observed not with just lakes, oceans and volcanoes, but also animals. Leaving …
February, 2019
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28 February
11 Exotic Fruits You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Of course everyone is familiar with apples, oranges and strawberries, but what about those ethnic fruits that are native to each country? The fruits that appear in this list are not going to be at your local grocery store. In fact, you may not even …
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26 February
10 Amazing and Strange Backyard Discoveries
Of course all of us dream of living the big life. To achieve that dream, we work hard, try to make smart investments and some play the lottery, hoping that their life might change overnight. While some of us try and try and try, there …