Curious Mind

How to cut your electricity expense? First of all, if you wanna lower your energy bill, unplug your phone charger when you leave home. Yep, it continues to use energy. And it’s not the only one in your home! Turn down your thermostat. Just one or two degrees won’t make …

How do touchscreens work anyway? Johnson was the first to create touchscreen technology, these displays hadn’t gained popularity till the 1970s, when the resistive touchscreen was accidentally invented. Further developing on that new technology, scientists at the University of Toronto invented the first multi-touch display in the 1980s. As for …

The best way to avoid getting sick and spread germs to other people is to keep your hands clean. You touch your nose, eyes, and mouth dozens of times a day, often without noticing it. And that’s how germs usually get inside your body. Another sure way to let viruses …

There are so many baffling mysteries in the world. Who lives at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, are we alone in the universe, why do Buffaloes have wings? But there are just as many hidden secrets in everyday objects that surround you. For example, do you know anything about …

Have you ever wondered why so many logos are red? From fast food to retail stores. You see red logos everywhere you go. In your smartphones and computers, on building walls, and even beneath your feet. They have invaded every sphere of your life — and you welcomed them. What …

Your body is as complex and unexplored as the universe itself. Don’t believe me? What if I told you there was an organ in the body we didn’t know about until 2019? How did that happen? Well, here’s some other incredible things about us, the microcosm. Music by Epidemic Sound …

Why can’t you use the bathroom before takeoff? Air travel has its own strict rules. “Keep your window shades open, tray tables put away, seat in the upright position. And don’t go to the bathroom before takeoff!” Speaking about that last one, what’ll happen if you try? Well, if you …

Now with millions of people traveling by air, no wonder airplanes are the place where you can pick a virus. What’s worse, even the healthiest person can get ill during a flight. Close quarters, shared air, low cabin humidity – all these factors increase the risk of catching some nasty …

Did you know that the pilot isn’t the main person in control of the plane. Every day, up to 200,000 airplanes take off and land somewhere across the world. Imagine how many people it takes to make that process go smoothly. What about the person who helps the pilot from …

You scared of sharks? In reality, you have more chances of being struck by lightning than being bitten by a shark. Still, sharks do have a bad rap, even though they’re not as horrible as people think. They’ve even been known to save people! No, really, sharks are amazing! Did …