Even though it might seem as if we are sitting right on top of it, we are actually about as far away from the sun in July as our planet's orbit will allow.
Today, my 10-Year-Old son Bill told me that if you crush a Life Savers Wint-O-Green mint in the dark, it will make a big electric spark. I figured hey, I've got some of those mints and a pair of needle-nose pliers, so let's put it to the test!
How can something I do with my ears affect my waistline? Just like good health has to do with what you put in your mouth. What you put in your ears is pretty darn important too.
My brother is cooler than yours! That was exactly what I thought when my siblings and I got the group text from him on Sunday that included the link to this video.
All of my life I had heard that toilets south of the equator flushed opposite of the way they flush here in Louisiana. Out of respect for the scientific method I made the journey to Australia to see for myself.
It's hard to believe that a goo like substance that is similar to Silly Putty could some day be saving me money on tire repair, alignment and making our streets a lot safer. The substance, similar to a politicians head, would hard on the outside and soft on the inside.
Got a foggy windshield and you're in a hurry to drive to work? Here's the fastest way to make that fog disappear without leaving your windshield all streaky and hard to see through.
There is something about the tonal qualities of the female voice that shut down parts of the male brain. I'm not making that up, it's a scientific fact.
What ever could a sweet looking 86-year-old man do that would change the world and the way you and I watch sports on television? Does the phrase " pants on the ground" mean anything to you?
How about the creation of microscopic robots to build and disassemble buildings? That's right, it said that it's possible that we could use microscopic robots to build our houses, and have them disassemble our house while we're away and reassemble it when we get back.
Fish can sometimes be very strange and puzzling creatures. Take this little guy for example, who gets completely frozen solid but then comes back to life after thawing out for a few seconds.
That is a point to ponder isn't it? Believe it or not a scientist was awarded a Nobel prize, okay an Ig Nobel prize for allowing himself to be stung in places that you and I can only imagine in our nightmares.
Sometimes when we really need to go to the bathroom we have a twitch, a shiver, or a shudder. Here is the science behind what really happens in the restroom.