Category: Trivia
Can eating bananas protect you from COVID-19?
Thanks to a deceptively edited video and personal anecdotes from a Philippine public official with no medical expertise, the humble…
Is this the deadliest book in the world?
FlipFact of the Day: In the wrong hands, knowledge can be dangerous and even deadly. In extremely rare cases, though,…
FlipFact (March 14, 2020): Can garlic, UV lamps, or hot baths protect you from COVID-19?
FlipFact of the Day: During major health crises, the only things that spread faster than diseases are bogus tales of cures…
This Pinoy-made COVID-19 test kit delivers quick results at reduced cost
Fast, accurate, and accessible SARS-CoV-2 testing can mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the Philippines. However, the limited supply of…
Outbreak vs. epidemic vs. pandemic: What’s the difference?
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) used the word “pandemic” to refer to the global spread of…
Why do we need to wash our hands with soap for 20 seconds?
It’s a piece of advice we’ve recently been hearing almost hourly: Wash your hands with soap and running water for…
Why didn’t DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin receive the Nobel Prize?
Countless women throughout history did not receive the respect and recognition they deserved, despite exhibiting excellence in their chosen fields. One…
Will shaving make my body hair grow back thicker?
FlipFact of the Day: A teenage boy runs excitedly to the nearest convenience store, eager to buy his first razor and…
FlipFact (March 6, 2020): Who run the pride: Why lionesses do more of the hunting than male lions
FlipFact of the Day: More often than not, male lions get the… lion‘s share of attention in pop culture. Traditionally…
FlipFact (March 5, 2020): How do spiders fly?
FlipFact of the Day: Despite the fact that there are no winged spiders, science has long been aware that some of…
