Category: Brain Dump
Why are vampire bats the only bats to seek blood?
Image by Saurabhkumar Singh from Pixabay Question from Caroline Ward There are several species of vampire bat in the world, and they’ve been found to be the only known mammals to solely survive by...
What happens if you put diesel in a petrol car, or vice versa?
Image by andreas160578 from Pixabay Question from Joe Melling It would certainly damage both engines if you tried to run them for any length of time, though the petrol engine would probably break down first. While both...
Why do we associate purple and green with poison?
(Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay) Question from Kevin Shu In nature, a lot of deadly plants and animals display bright colours as a warning to keep away. While deadly poisons are found in nature, these can also...
Why is beeswax perfect for candles?
Do beeswax candles melt slower or produce a better smell? Read on for the knowledge
Which body part is last to stop growing or developing?
(Image credit: Myriams-Fotos/Pixabay) Question from James Dark Many consider the end of puberty to be the point of full development, but in actuality the body continues to change throughout life. In fact, some body parts never stop...
Why doesn’t a spider get stuck in its own web?
Find out how to never get stuck in a cobweb again…maybe.