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What Toothpaste did the Ancients Use?
The fluoride wonder that we use today seems very tame compared to the mixture of powdered ashes of oxen hooves, pumice and a powdery mix of burnt eggshells, used in Egypt 5000 years ago! Read on ...
What is Mad Cow Disease?
Sometime back, an epidemic raced through British cattle, causing them to behave abnormally and die. Then, 10 people died from a rare brain disease resulting from eating contaminated meat. Read on ...
How did the Teddy Bear Get Its Name?
Recently, 40 giant stuffed teddies were auctioned for a charitable cause, in Monaco. But the teddy is used to fame, having got its name after America's 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt, 98 years ago. Read on ...
Who are the Insect Farmers?
We have all learnt that civilisation began when early humans gave up hunting for farming. But, interestingly, certain ant species were actually farming fungus much before humans learnt how to farm. Read on ...
Why do Plants Lean Toward Sunlight?
Plants are living things. Most plants need sunlight to make their food. Kept inside a room, a plant will grow towards the window through which light streams in. Read on ...
Where did Coffee Originate?
For many Indians drinking coffee is a way of life. Its heady aroma often makes them forget where it came from - the Arabs. Read on ...
What Kind of Creatures are Sharks?
Found in every ocean of the world, sharks are the most misunderstood creatures. To many, a good shark is a dead one. In fact, sharks play a useful role in the ocean ecosystem. Read on ...
How did Sign Language Originate?
Some people are born with a hearing or speech impairment. While some learn to talk with special instructions, others converse using gestures, facial expression and the finger alphabet. Read on ...
Why is Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow?
Why do some people have curly red hair while mine is straight and black? Why do we have it in the first place? Does shampooing hair help it grow? Read on ...
How Bad is the Sting of a Scorpion?
Scorpions have a unique self-defence weapon. They use a poisonous sting to paralyse and kill. But despite their murderous reputation, only 20 species out of 120 across the world have venom dangerous to humans. Read on ...
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