Miscellaneous

Measuring distance on Google Maps is fairly straightforward, but did you know it's also possible to measure area? Read on to learn how to do this.

Is it true that if buttered toast/bread slips from the table it usually lands butter side down?

This guide will provide information on common landing errors, along with solutions to prevent accidents.

It is unbelievable to think that cheese is as addictive as drugs. However, some medical studies say that it is.

How fast are ocean liners and cruise ships? Some can be pretty fast!

When we talk about military ships, aircraft carriers and battleships are the biggest of them all. But can they move fast? You will be surprised. Let's take a look.

Navy ships must be able to operate in choppy waters, which is a disadvantage for speed, but they are still incredibly fast. How fast? Let's take a look.

Drones are unmanned, so while designing for speed the designers can just let their hair loose. Are they fast though? Faster than the fastest jets? This article will explore military drones and contenders for the title of fastest drone in the world.

Here are some heart shaped facts, from a newly discovered heart problem to humming birds, playing cards to swimming pools and the night sky's heart nebula.

Placer gold hunters usually follow the age-old gold prospecting rules by digging in waterways. Here, I share places that have yielded me gold that may not be so well known. Enjoy and good hunting!!

You may have previously thought that gold is gold, but actually, gold varies in purity. This article will explore both the gold purity chart and the gold karat scale and explain how to understand the difference between 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, and 24K gold.

It’s late August in Ireland and the magic mushroom season is fast approaching. These are hallucinogenic mushrooms which are generally picked in the autumn and eaten raw or dried. It’s a time of year when you might just happen upon people...

Over 200 odd facts about science, sports, history and more that you and your friends probably don't already know!