You’ll be amazed to learn how fast human hair grows. Read on for the juicy facts.
Science
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Science
What is an appendix?
Is the appendix useless and why do some people have to have them removed? Find out after the jump
Science
Top Five Facts: Humans
Here’s some fascinating bits of trivia about everyone’s favourite Earth-dweller.
Science
What is a pulse?
You’ve got the question, we’ve got the answer.
Space
How did Mars500 work?
The mission intended to simulate humanity’s eventual journey to Mars finished today after 520 days. How did this experiment work? Find out after the jump.
Science
How do taste buds work?
What’s going on inside our tongues?
Science
What makes us faint?
We take a look at why some people pass out.
Environment
Black widows explained
How do these deadly spiders kill their prey?
Technology
Video: AI vs. AI – Two chatbots talk to each other
Watch as two artificially intelligent chatbots hold a hilarious voice-conversation, with topics ranging from God to unicorns.
Science
Why do we sometimes get a ‘lump in our throats’ when we are about to cry?
We fought the tears back to bring you the answer.
Environment
What’s the difference between weather and climate change?
Thanks to the MET Office, it won’t rain on our parade of facts. Check them out now!
Science
Why do we have a kneecap, but not an ‘elbowcap’?
We’ve got Nathaniel Marten from the Science Museum to give us the answer
Science
How does radiation harm?
Learn the science behind radioactive cell damage.
Science
Inside the human heart
Find out how the organ of love keeps us ticking on Valentine’s Day
Environment
They say that for every human year a dog has seven. Why is this?
Rik Sargent laps up this question and barks us the answer
Space
Top Five Facts: Nasa Missions
Increase your cosmic knowledge with five space-food sized facts
News
Month In Facts: October 2010
Get your fact bonanza right here with a look at some of the major numerical stories of the last month
Environment
What is the most poisonous plant?
Many plants are poisonous to varying different degrees, though perhaps water hemlock’s root would be the most likely to kill a human, a small mouthful being sufficient
Science
How do multivitamins work?
The human body requires a number of vitamins and minerals to function properly
Science
Why do we get drunk?
It’s the drug of choice for many, but just how does alcohol get you drunk, and why do we suffer from the side effects?