Is it true that every fig contains a sacrificed wasp? (Image courtesy of Studio4 via Getty Images) If you love figs, you've probably heard a disturbing legend about them: every fig hides a wasp, because these insects must crawl inside…
Have you ever noticed that if you just leave fruit on the table unattended for a couple of days, annoying midges will immediately appear? We'll tell you where they come from. The simplest and most logical option: they have been…
Humans, as thinking beings, have always strived to live long. Ideally, as long as possible. In other words, physical immortality has always been a goal. But the path to achieving it has always been fraught with serious obstacles: illness, aging,…
“Darling, Olya has a squirrel!” I blurted out, running home, my eyes wide and wide, but still holding a silent question: “Can I, please, never ask for anything again…?” That little squirrel was found in the forest, fallen from its…
Cyberweapons evolve just like real weapons. Tireless warriors of the virtual world, hackers never stop their activity. The summer of 2017 brought new concerns for users: virtual criminals got their hands on the Shadow Brokers exploit kit, resulting in a…
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…