7 Chemical Reactions That Changed the Course of History
Did you know that the Maillard reaction is what gives grilled meats and baked goods their delicious brown crust and flavor?
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10 Facts About Plastic That Aren’t So Fantastic
Did you know that only 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled?
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Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Oak trees can produce red leaves during the fall due to chemical changes from natural sugars getting trapped in their leaves.
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14 Inventions That Truly Backfired
As of 2024, it is estimated we use roughly five trillion plastic bags each year, of which less than three percent are recycled.
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What Happens To Our Bodies When We Fall In Love?
When you look at your love interest, chemicals are released in your body, making your heart race and your pupils widen.
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Why is Glitter Harmful to the Environment?
A study by Professor Richard Thompson reported that glitter was found in one-third of all fish caught in the UK.
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25 Sloppy Facts About Sunscreen That Will Save Your Skin
In 1938, Franz Geiter invented sunscreen after getting terribly sunburned while hiking in the Swiss Alps.
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An Aromatic History Of Perfume
Ancient Egyptians used perfume during mummification as they believed pleasant smells to be a sign of holiness.
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What Is Electricity?
Did you know that Thomas Edison invented the first long-lasting incandescent light bulb?
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What Causes Thunder And Lightning?
Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the highest concentration of lightning.
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Is The Color Pink In The Rainbow?
If all colors are in the rainbow, then where's pink? According to scientists, pink isn't a real color... it's a human-made color.
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What Is Gravity?
The word "gravity" comes from the Latin word "gravitas", which means "weight".
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