Dogs of Chernobyl: accelerated evolution surprises scientists
Amidst the shadows of the 1986 nuclear disaster, a new scientific discovery draws attention to the impressive resilience of Chernobyl's wildlife. Researchers from the renowned Institute of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Manchester conducted a study on the evolution of dogs inhabiting the Chernobyl exclusion zone. After the catastrophic accident, the human evacuation of the region left an abundance of abandoned dogs wandering the deserted streets of Pripyat: it is estimated that over a thousand stray dogs are there. A…
The history behind nonstick pans: teflon
The history of nonstick pans dates back to the 20th century, when they were developed as an alternative to conventional cookware, which often required excessive use of oil or fat to prevent food from sticking. The first nonstick pan was introduced to the market in the 1930s and was coated with a substance called Teflon, also known as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE): a synthetic material that has an extremely smooth surface and is resistant to high temperatures. This allows food to slide off easily without sticking. Initially, products with this…
Himalayan hallucinogenic honey: mystical effects, risky harvesting, and fascinating curiosities
The world is full of natural wonders that surprise and enchant us, and Himalayan hallucinogenic honey is certainly one of them. Originating from the mountainous region of Nepal, this special nectar has gained notoriety for the unique sensations it causes in the human body. When consumed, it can induce feelings of euphoria, visual and auditory hallucinations, and a deep spiritual connection, depending on the amount ingested. The effects generally last for hours or even an entire day. All of this is attributed to a substance called grayanotoxin,…
Fragile youth: who are the people who live years in isolation without leaving home
The name for the syndrome that affects thousands of people in Japan and other parts of the world is called hikikomori and means severe isolation in Japanese. This term gained visibility in the 90s, when psychologist Tamaki Saito, in his book Social Withdrawal – olescence Without End, published in 1998, pointed out social fragility and fear as the reason for the reclusion of these young people for 6 months or even years. Most hikikomoris (53.7% men, 46.2% women) do not work or study; they live at their parents' expense and avoid contact …
Aesthetic height increase procedure is the new market wave in the United States and in other countries
Surgery to correct congenital problems - such as dwarfism, leg and foot deformities, among others - is spreading around the world. This is because the technique developed in 1930 for bone lengthening gained aesthetic fame. The procedure consists of breaking the leg bone in one or two places, placing an external fixator and in months the patient will have an increase in height that reaches an average of 5 to 10 cm. But the method is not simple: in addition to being expensive, the recovery is painful and it takes months for the patient to walk n…
The story about an ex-convict who robbed 100 banks and handed up to the police
The man's name is Cain Vincent Dyer, he's a decorated Marine veteran turned drug addict. Bank robberies occurred between 1999 and 2001 in Southern California. Vincent told Insider that the crimes were committed because he wanted to help someone special who was like a brother to him. This person, whose exact connection or name he did not reveal, owed a debt to the mafia and, if he did not pay the debt, his life would be at risk. Cain Vincent decided to commit bank robberies because he believed they were victimless crimes. “I thought it …
Animal feed with fragment of microplastics is permitted by law in some countries
Maybe you haven't seen the video of a Tiktoker and an agricultural worker, Emmanuel Moore, who exploded at the beginning of the year when he recorded the process of producing feed for cows and pigs in an American establishment. For Emmanuel, that was something so surreal - that he decided to share it on the network, but of course the initiative was not well accepted and the boy ended up being fired and his account on the app deleted. The technique on the production line was as follows: all food from restaurants and supermarkets that are d…
He revolutionized international trade, and you don't even know who he is
Thanks to Malcom McLean's genius idea, today it is possible to ship goods 20 times faster and cheaper to an ever-increasing number of destinations. Who is he and how has he revolutionized international trade since the second half of the 20th century? Well, read on and find out! Who was Malcolm McLean Malcom McLean was born in North Carolina, United States, on November 14, 1913. Due to the financial condition of his parents, Malcom and his brothers could not go to college, so they decided to buy a used truck and go to work. In the same year…
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