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Popcorn, or popcorn, is a popular snack that most people associate with going to the movies. The name “popcorn” itself comes from two words “popped corn”, which means “shot corn” or “shot grain”. The delicacy is made from a special type of sweet corn, or maize. Due to the high moisture content in the grain…

Many people drink energy drinks regularly because they provide a quick boost of energy and help them concentrate. They are especially popular among young people from 18 to 24 years old, and every year they are in increasing demand – advertising and word of mouth work great. Sometimes energy drinks help you quickly get into…

People first began to wear clothing made from animal skins about 300 thousand years ago, but it became a permanent attribute only 170 thousand years ago. Of course, no underwear existed then. However, it may also have appeared in the Stone Age during the last Ice Age. Moreover, according to the results of recent studies…

There is a common belief that women tolerate pain more easily than men. In fact, some studies have shown that for this reason, emergency physicians take women's pain complaints less seriously. This is not entirely unfounded, since at the cellular level, it appears that men and women process painful stimuli differently. However, pain is too…

According to statistics, during menstruation, from 50 to 80% of women use tampons. Many representatives of the fair sex find these intimate hygiene products very convenient. However, a recent study showed that they contain toxic substances that, if ingested, can increase the risk of dementia, infertility and even cause complications during childbirth. Tampon manufacturers do…

There are four main human blood groups: first (O), second (A), third (B) and fourth (AB). Every person should know their blood type by heart because in emergency situations it can save their life. The fact is that if a blood transfusion is necessary, doctors must quickly find out the person’s blood type. If a…

It has long been known that radiation can cause mutations in the body, that is, changes in DNA, and also has other consequences for the body. At the same time, science does not know much about how radioactive contamination affects wild animals and birds. The Chernobyl zone provides a unique opportunity to get more information…

The watermelon and melon season begins in August and ends in October. These melons can be found in stores before, but you shouldn’t expect them to be ripe and healthy. Watermelons and melons grow in the Krasnodar Territory, Rostov Region, Kazakhstan, Turkey and other warm parts of our planet. They require sandy soil, moderate watering…

In France, construction of the world's largest and most powerful thermonuclear reactor has been completed. ITER (International Thermonuclear Energy Project) was the result of cooperation between 35 countries, including all EU countries, as well as the USA, Russia, China and India. Initially, it was planned to begin testing this tokmok back in 2020, but construction…

The more closely we look at the Universe, the more mysterious it seems. Recently, during NASA's global observations as part of the «GOLD» Bizarre C- and X-shaped structures were discovered floating in the electrified layer of the ionosphere. «Who would have thought that the Earth's upper atmosphere is like alphabet soup?» — representatives of the…