In a world where quick and convenient meals dominate, it’s hard to imagine a time when sandwiches were not a staple on supermarket shelves. Yet just over 40 years ago, the idea of selling pre-packaged sandwiches seemed unlikely. Little did anyone know that this humble creation, born out of the Earl of Sandwich’s love for … Read more
A scientist believes that crocodiles may be able to sleep with one eye open. What’s more, he thinks that humans may have had this same ability thousands of years ago. Would it be useful to be able to sleep with one eye open? It could be helpful in the classroom, but having one eye open … Read more
We use bridges all the time for all kinds of reasons: to cross a river, to pass over a road, to make our journey quicker and easier. Usually, we think nothing of it. However, sometimes we come across a bridge that can really get our hearts and brains racing. Why? They look dangerous to use. … Read more
In the world of pet food, competition is fierce, and companies are constantly seeking new ways to stand out. Recently, a pet food shop in Beijing made an unconventional move by advertising for a full-time cat food taster. Would this novel idea work? Everyone loves food and exploring different tastes and flavours. In fact, if … Read more
Did you know? There are more than 1,000 different breeds of sheep. Ninety per cent of them produce wool. It’s winter and you are cold. What kind of clothes would you prefer to wear? More specifically, what would you like these clothes to be made from? The answer is that you would prefer clothes to … Read more