Science & Nature - Page 10 of 55

In 1938, Franz Geiter invented sunscreen after getting terribly sunburned while hiking in the Swiss Alps.

Earth lies within the Goldilocks zone - a region at just the right distance from the Sun for water to exist in its liquid state.

In 1784, the Vatican declared that capybaras could be classified as fish so that they could be eaten during Lent.

The gemstone peridot can be found in meteorites! This variety differs from the kind found on Earth as it contains no nickel.

If your milk goes bad, don't throw it out! Instead, water your plants with it - it's high in calcium, a key nutrient for plants.

Did you know that only certain types of glass can be recycled? While glass bottles and jars are fine, mirrors are not!

Did you know that when 7-Eleven first introduced the Slurpee in 1966, it initially offered only two flavors: Coca-Cola and Cherry?

Did you know that the same mineral which gives rubies their deep red hue, chromium, also causes them to crack?

The 33rd element on the periodic table is Arsenic, a metalloid often found in many common foods, including apples and rice.

Did you know that bullfighters wear a yellow and pink cape for most of the fight and only switch to a red cape at the very end?

Despite its harsh climate, the Sahara Desert is home to over 100 reptiles, 70 mammals, and 90 birds.

Did you know that Gatorade was once fined $300k for misleading people into thinking it was better for your health than water?