To understand albinism, you need to first know about melanin (say: MEL-uh-nin). Melanin is a chemical in our bodies that colors our skin, eyes, and hair. ...Read more
Every coffee drinker knows the feeling they get when they have their morning ritual of a hot strong cup of coffee....Read more
A surprising number of military inventions have found their ways into our civilian lives. Here are just a few military-turned-everyday items....Read more
“Russian weddings have long and rich traditions,” says legendary fashion designer Oleg Cassini, whose grandfather Arthur was the Russian Ambassador to the United States during the administrations of both President William McKinley and President Teddy Roosevelt. ...Read more
Although love has long been a topic for philosophers and poets, there is an actual science to love. Being in love is affected by huge, measurable changes in the biochemistry of the brain....Read more
Do you know your own mind? Do you know if something would look good on you without having to try it on? When was the last time you knew when something was beyond your limits?...Read more
If you thought it was just women who are embarrassed about their bodies, stretch marks, love handles…you name it, you are wrong. ...Read more
Be careful what you touch, and what you eat. Some vegetation can snuff out your life as surely as a venomous snake...Read more
Whether you have an iPhone or an Android smartphone, you’re probably pretty familiar with the struggle to keep your smartphone running...Read more
A well executed heist is difficult to complete. Oftentimes theft is committed by a burglar who’s found an open door or window, or who just uses brute force to enter an establishment, but heists of high-scale items are difficult to pull off....Read more
Being poor isn’t easy. Sounds pretty obvious right? Everyone knows that poor people have it harder. But what’s interesting is just how much of a disconnect there often is between wealthier people and their poorer peers. ...Read more
Just because you’re famous, or might be one day, it doesn’t mean you can’t get deported. In fact, over the last 50 years, a fair few celebrities or soon-to-be celebrities have been deported from various countries for various reasons. ...Read more
Free and fair elections, public debate, free press. All pillars of 'Western civilisation' - but which countries are the most democratic in the world?...Read more
Although you know it has mountains, cows, and lots of chocolate, you probably didn’t realize a lot of interesting things about Switzerland. It’s the only direct democracy in the world, it has some of the most liberal guns laws, and yes, there are actually palm trees!...Read more
From specific diets to forbidden board games, the world's most-watched family has more rules than you'd expect. Here are weirdest, strictest rules and traditions that the Royal Family is (pretty much) required to follow....Read more
