In factories of any kind, the purpose of chimneys is to carry their smoke from the furnaces to the air. Some may wonder why these particular chimneys are so tall. Tall chimneys indeed make for a better draught for the furnaces, but that is not the important thing here. The point is … Read more
The Answer: The simple answer: the brain is tricked into thinking the dark object is smaller because of how the brain perceives color. The human mind is a complex array of nerve bundles sending electrical signals from the brain to the body. The brain stores memories, controls our breathing and heartbeat, and … Read more
If you have used a dip pen or a fountain pen, blotting papers are undoubtedly handy. It is an extremely absorbent paper used to suck up excess liquid material, such as oil or ink, from an object’s or writing surface. Through that, you will no longer have to wait until the ink … Read more
Soap is one of our daily essentials. Without it, we cannot clean our dishes, wash our clothes, and not shower. Soaps make us maintain our hygiene, clean our homes, and make our surrounding fragrant. Soaps come in different scents and colors. Some use natural ways and organic ingredients in soap making. Herbs, … Read more
The above question may be absurd as it is somehow pretty apparent that the answer should be a straight no. We know that ice is cold, and hot water will take a longer period to cool down, so why would it freeze faster than cold water? However, through thorough observations across many … Read more
Boiling is the changing of a liquid into vapor or gas. And the temperature at which this happens is called the boiling point of the substance. The boiling point of water is generally given as 100° centigrade, but the boiling point varies according to the pressure of the atmosphere. Water will boil … Read more
Objects move because a force is acting on them, either pushing or pulling. They fall because the force of gravity pulls them towards the Earth. Forces tend to make objects accelerate, and gravity is no exception. The speed of a free-falling object, however, will depend on several factors. A tennis-ball dropped over … Read more
You might have commonly heard the word “chloroform” associated with people fainting or police investigations. In cinemas, we sometimes see an unfortunate victim forced to smell a cloth moistened by chloroform, leading the victim to fall unconscious suddenly. So, is it advisable to avoid smelling or touching chloroform? Is there any truth … Read more
