Author: Charles Piscitelli

You know that moment when you ask yourself the most random questions and can’t answer any of them? Well, we’ve all been there. It’s an awkward phase in our lives, but we all get through it. One of those weird questions that have left us scratching our heads is do dolphins have hair? But why would we even ask such a crazy question, to begin with? Because we see these amazing creatures every time we go to Sea World, or because they look so strange that we just wonder if they have hair. Maybe they are just so bizarre-looking that…

We all feel excited at times. Maybe you’ve won something or managed to tick off an item on your bucket list. Perhaps a partner, friend, or family member has also been a key factor in making you feel this way. But what exactly is it that makes you feel excited? And why do we feel this way? There are lots of reasons behind feeling excited and happy, and fortunately, they’re all positive! Below, we will explore the whys and wherefores of being excited, as well as its benefits. Why Do I Feel Excited For No Reason? There are a few…

‍Maybe you’ve been there before: You start a new diet and exercise plan, track your calories, and see results for the first few days. But after that, things stall. Your weight doesn’t budge for several days or even a week. Does that mean your new diet plan isn’t working? Or are you just seeing slower results than expected because you’re now eating healthier foods and exercising regularly? You probably won’t be surprised to learn that it isn’t as simple as insert any number here> pounds in insert any number here> days. When it comes to losing weight, how fast you…

Thinking is hard, and sometimes the pressure to come up with a solution can be overwhelming. In those moments when we feel stuck, many of us look up; it’s a natural response that people tend to have when they’re trying to process something difficult or intently think about something. But why do we do this? What does looking up help with? Well, there are several different reasons: It’s believed that this habit goes back to when humans lived in caves; because they were so dark, they needed to lift their eyes towards the light in order to see better. However,…

‍Mac and cheese is a universally loved comfort food. There are as many different ways to make it as there are people who enjoy eating it. While a bowl of creamy, cheesy mac and cheese might not be the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about weight loss, this wholesome dish can definitely help you achieve your goals. If you’re trying to lose weight with macaroni and cheese, there are some things you should know before diving into another serving. Depending on how it’s prepared, this classic dish can contain lots of calories in a small amount. However,…

HPV is short for human papillomavirus, and it’s a common STI (sexually transmitted infection). Once you contract the virus, your body usually fights it off naturally. However, if you don’t get treated in time and your body fails to fight the HPV virus, it may stay with you for life. The CDC estimates that around half of all people who contract HPV will get rid of the virus on their own within one or two years. Some people take much longer than that to clear the virus from their bodies. In some cases, however, the HPV virus can come back…

‍An octagon is a shape with eight angles and sides. It looks something like a house that has been squished into submission, or like an octopus’s home. Because of its strange geometry, the octagon can seem almost alien in appearance. If you have ever wondered how many sides an octagon has, read on to find out more. An octagon has eight sides – it is one of the few polygons with this number of sides. Other shapes with eight sides include the rhombus and trapezoid; however, these other shapes have fewer than the octagon. It is also interesting to note…

The Bloody Mary cocktail is most often served as a breakfast drink, but it’s also one of the most famous examples of a drinking tradition with a gruesome origin story. The tale is that this spicy concoction gets its name from the idea that it’s made with the blood of a murdered woman named Mary. Learn why this spooky cocktail got its unusual name, and if you like your drinks bloody and your history dark, read on… Why Was Mary Queen Of Scots Called Bloody Mary? Mary was called Bloody Mary because of the violent actions she took against anyone…

If you’ve ever left your car parked for an extended period of time, only to find that the battery is completely drained when you return and try to drive it again, then you know how frustrating this can be. But what causes a car battery to drain so much that it won’t start your car? Fortunately, there are a number of different things that you can do if this ever happens again. Learning more about why it drained so quickly in the first place is the first step to preventing it from happening again. In this article, we will take…

‍When you think of a flammable liquid, you probably imagine something that’s thin and volatile. After all, we associate liquids with being less dense than gases (for example, water is less dense than air). The word “gas” itself comes from the word “vapour”, meaning an easily evaporated substance. It just so happens that when we put ‘gas’ and ‘liquid’ together as words in the same sentence, they usually refer to substances that are lighter than air. But what if one particular type of gas isn’t lighter than air? What if it’s denser than air? Would it still be called a…