Each day, about 100,000 airplanes take off and land at airports globally, yet none of these flights traverse over Antarctica. A frequently mentioned reason for this is the lack of demand. Most of the world’s population resides in the northern…
Humans have been cremating their loved ones since the Stone Age, but we have advanced significantly from the fire pits they once used. Modern cremation is a surprisingly technologically advanced process, strictly regulated to ensure safety, consistency, and dignity for…
When you sat in your high school math class, and your teacher told you how important the subject was in everyday life, did you believe them? As adults, we realize that we actually use math every single day — when…
If you’ve ever looked up at the sky and wondered about the long, white trails left by airplanes, you’re not alone. These ethereal lines are called contrails, short for condensation trails, and they’re not smoke, pollution, or poison (despite claims…
In 2023, Americans consumed approximately 281 eggs per person over the year (according to Statista), marking a steady rise since the early 2000s. United Egg Producers reported that by the end of 2024, there were 311 million hens producing an…
There was a time when space exploration was primarily the domain of governments rather than private enterprises. Although corporations have been involved in space exploration since the initiation of the space age in the mid-50s, it wasn’t until 1982 that…
Intelligence quotient (IQ) tests are commonly used to evaluate the intellectual abilities of students, job applicants, and military recruits, yet there is a compelling case against their use. IQ tests fail to accurately measure intelligence, as they assess only a…