Curious Mind

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 …

Let’s see what happens to a cruise ship in a bad storm. Can waves sink a cruise ship? Are cruise ships safe and unsinkable? Have you ever wondered why anchors are shaped the same way and why are they effective? Or how ice breakers can go through the ice? Or …

Have you ever wondered what the world’s most favorite car color is? No, it’s not puce. How much of your car is recyclable? Or why does your turn signal make this annoying clicking sound? By the way, did you know that electric cars aren’t a recent invention? In 1900, almost …

So here’s what’s happening. The airport is at a standstill. Hundreds of flights are canceled. Thousands of anxious passengers are crowding near their gates. Some are pacing nervously, others try to calm down crying babies. Airlines are losing thousands of dollars for every hour of the delay. So, who or …

Say you’re on a long 12-hour flight. You’ll have get some shut-eye, and hopefully when you wake up, it’ll be almost landing time. Have you ever wondered if – and where – your flight attendants and pilot can get some rest too? Cause they need some rest on long flights …

Smartphones are everywhere and can do a lot of things, even a few that they probably shouldn’t. In the meantime, to keep you surfing the web in safety, we’ve collected a list of other things you should never do with your phone, laptop, or other devices. Di you know, for …

Are you looking for a creative way to impress your friends with your skills? Here’s the way to solve a 2×2 Rubik’s Cube that works 100% of the time! But first things first – you should know the Rubik’s Cube lingo. It’s all simple and logical. Each capital letter stands …

You buy a chocolate bar in a package that claims the thing is 25% bigger than its previous version. Then you pick a shampoo that has “only natural ingredients” on the bottle and costs surprisingly little. Ooh! Now stop. Do you really get a great bargain or is it just …