According to popular belief, newborns are sometimes born not empty-handed, but even fully clothed. What determines this unusual “equipment,” and how does it differ among different cultures? English spoons and strong teeth Residents of the former Soviet Union are well…
Since ancient times, people have been fascinated by the mysteries of human dreams, because sometimes what appears at night could reflect or influence the future. Many naively believe that sleep is simply the subconscious processing information, but this isn't entirely…
Medicines in syrup, tablet, and capsule form can sometimes have an unpleasant taste, making them difficult for vulnerable patients to swallow. (Image: Imgorthand/Getty Images) Despite their medicinal properties, most medications have a surprisingly unpleasant taste. From bitter syrups to the…
The explosion (circled in red) was accompanied by multiple gamma-ray bursts throughout the day. (Image credit: ESO Levan, A. Martin-Carrillo et al.) Astronomers are scratching their heads after discovering a strange, prolonged cosmic explosion unlike anything ever seen before. The…
President Trump recently expressed concern about the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and the risk of autism, but major medical organizations have refuted this claim. (Image: damircudic/Getty Images) On Monday (September 22), President Donald Trump warned pregnant women to avoid…
Even in the African savannah there is a place for pranks. While a pride of lions was peacefully dozing, spreading their furry “carcasses” under the shade of a tree, an elephant crept up on them. Slowly, like a giant sentry…