Author: Mikael Angelo Francisco
FlipFact (January 30, 2020): Here’s the horrifying reason why we shouldn’t mess with armadillos
FlipFact of the Day: Looking a bit like the love child of a piglet and a pangolin, the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus…
What’s the correct way to wear a surgical mask?
(Updated on March 7, 2020) Whenever a public health crisis emerges, waves of safety guidelines and preventative tips are almost guaranteed…
FlipFact (January 28, 2020): Where does the smell of coins actually come from?
FlipFact of the Day: Attributed to the Roman emperor Vespasian, the phrase Pecunia non olet (“Money does not stink”) is used in…
Long-lived lobsters: Are these crustaceans truly immortal?
FlipFact of the Day: Humanity’s fascination with immortality began way before anyone reading this was born, and will most likely outlive…
FlipFact (January 26, 2020): Why do humans and other animals need to sleep?
FlipFact of the Day: There’s no other way to put it: We need sleep to survive. It’s a behavior observed not…
FlipFact (January 25, 2020): How does a rat squeeze into such tiny spaces?
FlipFact of the Day: Anyone who has ever had to deal with a rat problem in their home can attest to…
FlipFact (January 24, 2020): Which lung is bigger, the left or the right?
FlipFact of the Day: To say that the lungs are a critical component of your body would be an understatement. Aside…
How does water conduct electricity?
FlipFact of the Day: Grade school science classes, home safety checklists, and worried mothers have all taught us never to mix…
FlipFact (January 22, 2020): These are two different weevil species. Why do they look so alike?
FlipFact of the Day: In the animal kingdom, hiding isn’t always the best option for survival. In fact, some species defend…
FlipFact (January 21, 2020): Is celery really a ‘negative-calorie’ food?
FlipFact of the Day: The snack of choice for fitness enthusiasts and dieting gurus everywhere, celery is perhaps the most popular…
