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Did You Know?

The energy solar flares release is equivalent to millions of 100-megaton atomic bombs exploding at once, according to NASA. It’s a good thing the Earth’s atmosphere protects us from their radiation.

Did you know that rainbows can only be seen in the morning or late afternoon? It is because the sun needs to be less than 40 degrees above the horizon.

Did you know a cotton ball soaked in white vinegar when applied to a fresh bruise will reduce the darkness of the bruise and help it disappear sooner.

Did you know when you lie the temperature of your nose actually rises? It is known as the “Pinocchio effect.”

Did you know the tongue is the fastest healing part of the body? That is because mucous tissue is highly vascular, meaning it is very rich in blood vessels, therefore, the blood flow brings a lot of nutrients and oxygen to the damage site on the tongue or in your mouth.

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