At night, you look at the clock, get anxious at how long it’s taking you to fall asleep. You wait, look at the clock again, and feel even more anxious. It’s already 3 a.m. and you’re in bed and still wide awake. Your mind is racing and you squirm. It’s really a … Read more
Have you ever wondered why humans have two sets? We have a total of 20 deciduous or baby teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But why is it really necessary? Humans, same with other mammals, are diphyodonts. It is a term describing any animal that has two successive sets of teeth. As a … Read more
One hiccup is funny, twice can be hilarious, but having more than that can be extremely annoying when you have them. But, have you ever wondered where these little weird sounds come from? Well, the science underlying this strange body function is super amusing. Hiccups, which is also spelled as hiccoughs, occur … Read more
When we are tired, sleepy, or sometimes bored, we often feel a weird sensation throughout our bodies. This feeling will give you quite a shortness of breath and would make you want to take a deep breath, which usually lasts for up to five seconds, although this is not your ordinary inhale-exhale … Read more
As you enter adulthood, your wisdom teeth also start to emerge and let you feel their presence at the back portion of your mouth. The third molars are the last set of teeth, which comes during the ‘age of wisdom’ from 17 to 25 years of age. Others tend to have their … Read more
Have you ever wondered how we see the world? At first, the answer seems pretty obvious; through our eyes! But like most things in life, it’s not that simple. When humans began to think about the workings of the eye, it didn’t come as a surprise that the optics of the eye … Read more
A whopping S250, 000 to paint your nails. I bet you would never, even for an instant, buy the offer. Why would you flaunt a quarter-of-a-million-dollar-manicure when you can buy a house, a high-end car, and afford a tour to your dream destination, shopping spree, secure your child’s education, and buy a … Read more