culture
Who would win a panda or a lion?
Bears do not fall prey to bites to the throat or back of the neck: the main way cats kill. This used to a whole industry going back centuries and the numb...
Jan 21, 2026 • 5 READS
political analysis
How does Sugar Ray Leonard make money?
During his 20-year career as a professional boxer, Sugar Ray Leonard won world titles in five weight classes, became the first in his sport to earn more t...
Jan 21, 2026 • 6 READS
domestic affairs
How did people wipe before toilet paper?
From Seashells to Communal Sponges In very ancient times, wiping with stones and other natural materials and rinsing with water or snow was common. Some c...
Jan 21, 2026 • 6 READS
environment reporting
Is there a rapid PCR test for Covid?
You may have heard about how more and more people are undergoing what is called a rapid PCR coronavirus test, one that can be analyzed quickly at a doctor...
Jan 21, 2026 • 4 READS
science
Which animal is immune to snake venom?
The hedgehog (Erinaceidae), the mongoose (Herpestidae), the honey badger (Mellivora capensis) and the opossum are known to be immune to a dose of snake ve...
Jan 21, 2026 • 6 READS
culture
Why you shouldn't move to Canada?
Canada has high tax rates compared to other countries in the world. We pay many different types of taxes: income tax, property tax, provincial tax, tax on...
Jan 21, 2026 • 4 READS
culture
Is 800 ISO too high?
ISO 800 is half as sensitive to light as ISO 1600. A low ISO value (e.g. 100 or 200) means low sensitivity to light. This is exactly what's needed in...
Jan 21, 2026 • 4 READS
domestic affairs
How many sit-ups in the army?
To pass the Army physical fitness test, men and women must be able to perform 53 sit ups; 72 to achieve an "excellent" rating. A sit up is disqualified if...
Jan 21, 2026 • 5 READS
media
Is it free to ship to an Amazon locker?
There is no additional cost to use Locker or Counter. How do I place an order and pick up from Amazon Locker or Counter? There are two ways to select an A...
Jan 21, 2026 • 4 READS
political analysis
Can blood thinners cause joint problems?
New research shows that other types of blood thinners may be better suited for those with osteoarthritis. Warfarin is a drug that is often prescribed to p...
Jan 21, 2026 • 6 READS