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Microwave oven In 1945, an engineer from Raytheon, Percy Spencer, was working on a microwave emitter for the military. During one test, a chocolate bar happened to be in his pocket – it melted under the influence of microwaves. So Percy came up with the idea to use microwaves to heat food! Two years later,Read more

The human brain is influenced by brands Research has long shown that branded packaging changes the taste of food. Further experiments have shown: from the consumer’s point of view, the taste of a product is not always its most important quality. Thus, Sweet carbonated drink A consistently bypasses Sweet carbonated drink B in a blindRead more

Both Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals occupied the same ecological niche. This means that they used practically the same food sources and the same habitat. The two intelligent species waged a fierce struggle between themselves, at least in Europe. The Neanderthals eventually lost, but that doesn’t mean the war was easy and fast. The paths of theRead more

⚫ A black hole is a celestial object so massive that nothing, even light can escape its gravity. It is called black because it does not emit nor reflect light. In a sense, black holes are the most ideal black objects that ever existed in the universe. We humans cannot see black holes with aRead more

Steamed Couscous Ingredients: 1 cup couscous 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons of oil Place one cup of couscous and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl and stir together. When serving with a stew, combine ½ to 1 cup of broth with plenty of warm water to cover the couscous by about half an inch.Read more

📽️ Who are the academics of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences? Anyone with significant professional achievements in the field of cinema can become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). In total, the Academy has over 7,000 members – representatives of the cinematography, which are divided intoRead more

We have ranked the Top 5 Space Exploration Achievements of 2020 based on their proximity to the Earth and left for you and for the future to decide on their significance:  🚀 Elon Musk’s SpaceXOn May 31st, 2020 the world was watching as the Crew Dragon Demo-2 launched into space and successfully docked with theRead more

Over the past few decades, the discussion around the usefulness of a four-year degree has picked up steam. Most people believe it is essential for further development, while others believe it is a complete waste of time. With the current pandemic and uncertainty, the appeal of college life is at an all-time low. However, don’tRead more

The hard skills are: STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This broad category has gotten in our focus because of the recent technological advancements, in particular, due to the so-called GNR revolution (genetics, nanotechnology, and robotics). Changes in these fields happen exponentially and millions of new well-paid workplaces are being created annually.Read more

A scholarship is one of the most reliable ways of attending college without worrying about tuition fees. Some institutions require students to write a scholarship essay to evaluate their candidacy. However, students with exceptional academic and athletic achievements may obtain a full or partial scholarship. One thing is for sure – a scholarship will saveRead more