Things Worth Noting
Methylene blue, a synthetic dye first created in 1876, has evolved into a versatile compound used in medicine, diagnostics, and research. It treats methemoglobinemia, cyanide poisoning, and isobutyl nitrite toxicity, acting as a reducing agent. It also serves as a vasopressor in vasoplegic syndrome and has applications in surgeries like sentinel lymph node mapping. Methylene […]
People who think they’re smarter than they are often show it through overconfidence and a lack of self-awareness. They may dominate conversations, interrupt others, overuse jargon, or insist they’re right even when evidence is unclear. These behaviors come from insecurity and an inability to recognize personal limits. Subtle signs include giving unsolicited advice, refusing to […]
Stephen Hawking warned that humanity may have only 100 years left on Earth unless we become a multi-planetary species. He highlighted rising risks like climate change, overpopulation, nuclear war, asteroid impacts, deadly pandemics, genetically engineered viruses, and uncontrolled super-AI that could lead to extinction. Originally giving us 1,000 years, he shortened the timeline in 2017 […]
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates a secure, encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet, hiding your real IP address and protecting your data. It uses strong AES-256 encryption and protocols like WireGuard or OpenVPN to keep your online activity private, especially on public Wi-Fi. Key benefits include online privacy, bypassing geo-blocks for streaming, […]
In 2025, Starlink delivers reliable high-speed satellite internet, especially in rural and remote areas. Typical download speeds exceed 200 Mbps (often 100–400 Mbps), uploads top 30–40 Mbps, and latency stays low at 25–30 ms, perfect for streaming, gaming, and video calls. Uptime is over 99.9%, with rare outages thanks to laser links, fast satellite handoffs, […]
Over 50 women have run for U.S. President since 1872, starting with Victoria Woodhull before women could vote. Early trailblazers like Belva Lockwood and Margaret Chase Smith challenged the glass ceiling in major party primaries. Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman to seek a major nomination in 1972. Hillary Clinton made history as the […]
If an alien gave you just 10 seconds to ask one big question, what would it be? People dream of asking about faster-than-light travel, dark matter, black holes, or the meaning of life, morals, and the universe’s origin. Others want to know how aliens handle population, resources, government, religion, dreams, psychedelics, or superintelligence. Curious minds […]
In 2025, about 200-300 million people worldwide take antidepressants for depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. These drugs, like SSRIs and SNRIs, balance brain chemicals to ease symptoms. Depression affects 332 million adults, anxiety over 300 million, but treatment gaps leave 75% in low-income countries without help. High-income nations see 7.2% usage, led by Iceland, […]
Physics is full of unsolved mysteries that baffle scientists. Dark matter (27% of the universe) and dark energy (68%) drive galaxies apart and speed up expansion, yet remain undetected. The cosmic microwave background supports inflation, but why the universe began so uniform is unknown. Matter dominates over antimatter due to baryon asymmetry, and the arrow […]
The cornea heals fastest—scratches often clear in 24-48 hours thanks to quick cell growth and eye lubrication. The mouth follows closely; tongue or cheek cuts mend in days, three times faster than skin, due to moist saliva, helpful bacteria, and active genes like SOX2 that speed repair with less scarring. Muscles and tendons heal well […]