Ahh, now it’s all so clear
Technology
Technology
Science
How long is a second?
It’s not as easy as ‘one mississippi, two mississippi, three mississippi…’
History
Was the T-Rex the biggest ever dinosaur?
Was this movie star really the biggest of the lot?
Technology
How does Kevlar stop a bullet?
We’ve got the answer right here
Transport
Where are the deepest London Underground station platforms?
The London Transport Museum’s Caroline Warhurst reveals all.
Science
How quickly does human hair grow?
You’ll be amazed to learn how fast human hair grows. Read on for the juicy facts.
Science
Why do we gain and lose weight?
Do we gain and lose weight because we ate all the, or none of the pies? Or is it a little more complicated than that? Wonderful weight-related facts lie after the jump.
Space
Could a supernova destroy Earth?
Do these massive stellar explosions pose a threat to humanity?
Science
Why do we stop growing?
Do we stop growing because early humans had no taste for basketball, or is it more to do with genetics? Find out after the jump.
History
How can we age metal items?
Does this goblet date from 2300 BCE or from just last week? Find out how we know the truth after the jump.
Environment
Why can ants lift so much?
These facts are so big you would need an entire ant colony to lift them. Check them out now!
Environment
How old is the Earth?
All of Earth’s age-related facts can be found by reading on.
Science
Why do skunks smell?
Famous for its funky odour, how does this animal’s key defensive weapon work?
Transport
Why are London buses red?
Are London buses red because they were ordered to be painted thus by the Red Queen, or is it more to do with indicating where they are going? Find out all after the jump.
History
What’s the biggest archaeological site in the world?
We asked Indiana Jones for an answer but unfortunately he was on a sabbatical. Luckily, Manchester Museum’s Bryan Sitch was on hand to help unearth the truth.
History
Did Atlantis really exist?
Is the story of Atlantis sinking beneath the sea a myth, or a half-remembered real-life event?
Science
Can energy be destroyed?
Is it possible to dispose of pesky energy?
History
What’s the best way to preserve ancient artefacts?
It really depends on what you’ve found
Science
Why does milk turn sour?
Find out the answer right here.
Environment
What gives rubies their distinctive red colouring?
Are rubies red? Or is it all an illusion? Find out after the jump.