Tag: FlipFact
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…
FlipFact (January 20, 2020): Sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia: the cold truth about brain freeze
FlipFact of the Day: Picture this: You’re sitting quietly on a bench, enjoying the first few sips of your icy slush…
FlipFact (January 19, 2020): How do sea stars (starfish) function without brains?
FlipFact of the Day: These days, marine scientists are encouraging people to call starfish “sea stars” instead, for the simple reason…
FlipFact (January 18, 2020): Why do wombats drop cube-shaped poop?
FlipFact of the Day: Due to the 2020 Australian bushfires, the reclusive marsupials known as wombats have been in the international…
FlipFact (January 17, 2020): Do goldfish really have extremely short memory spans?
FlipFact of the Day: Goldfish have a rather unflattering reputation for being extremely forgetful. Depending on what version of this factoid…
