2016 Breaks the Record as the Hottest Year Posted March 21, 2017 2016 is now the Earth's hottest year since the start of record-keeping in 1880. Based on data collected by National Aeronautics [air-uh-NA…
“The Greatest Show on Earth” Comes to an End Posted March 20, 2017 “The Greatest Show on Earth” ends its run after 146 years. The traveling circus "The Greatest Show on Earth" came to life in the 1800s after two groups of perf…
Drinking Alcohol Leads to Overeating Posted March 19, 2017 Scientists have found a link between drinking alcohol and overeating. A popular misconception suggests that overeating when drunk results from a lack of self-d…
Japan Simplifies Toilet Control Icons Posted March 18, 2017 Japanese toilet manufacturers have agreed to standardize toilet symbols for tourists. Japan’s spray seats, also known as washlets, have been a…
School Allows Students to “Borrow” Points for Exams Posted March 17, 2017 A school in China has introduced a new initiative which allows students to borrow points to pass exams. The initiative, called a “grades bank,” was created by China’s Nanjing N…