Seasonal depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) will effect 10 million Americans this year with another 25 million never diagnosed. Seasonal depression occurs each year when winter months begin and days are shorter. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association, the essential feature is the onset […]

Did you know that holding your nose while eating makes a potato taste like an apple or an onion?
When you eliminate your sense of smell, some foods have no taste or an entirely different taste than normal. The reason this happens is because your sense of smell contributes largely to the flavor […]

The molecule is the smallest unit of any substance that shows all the chemical properties contained in that substance
The smallest hummingbird in the world is the bee hummingbird, found in Cuba. Males, slightly smaller than females, are a mere 2.17 inches long and weigh about .07 of an ounce.
The smallest spider crab species is […]

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Varying amounts of caffeine are found in some of our favourite drinks and foods, such as coffee, cola, tea and chocolate, but did you know that:
It can be mildly addictive.
Too much caffeine can cause anxiety and insomnia.
Caffeine removes vital nutrients from the body.
Caffeine over-stimulates the body’s central nervous system and increases the risk of heart […]

The term “cripple” as used in the game of poker, simply means that you have crippled the deck for your opponent, because you currently hold a card or cards that he or she needs to complete a winning hand. For example, if your opponent is trying to score a royal flush, but needs the […]

Today there are over 300 cities around the world with a population in excess of 1million.
Mumbai (Bombay) in India is the worlds most populated city with nearly 13 million inhabitants (within city limits). but ranks only 5th behind Tokyo, Japan which has around 35 Million when the urban area population is included.
The first city to […]

We all know that a baby rabbit is a bunny, but do you know what a baby eagle is called? What about a baby fish? The following paragraphs will take a look at some of the names we have for our baby animals.
The babies of many of our animals have special names. […]

The deadliest creature alive today is not a snake, or even a shark, but a creature from Australia that is sometimes difficult to see, and believe it or not, a ladies’ pantyhose may save you from it!
We are talking about the sea wasp or the marine stinger, which holds enough venom to kill 60 adults […]

1. George and Margaret are the names of Barbie’s parents.
2. Dwarf names for “Snow White” that were rejected include Awful, Shifty, Hotsy, Dirty and Jumpy.
3. Peepeye, Pupeye, Poopeye and Pipeye are the names of Popeye’s nephews.
4. The two stone lions that adorn the front of the New York Public Library are named Patience and Fortitude; […]