Does gum really take seven years to digest?
If one old wives' tale is true, gum will stay in your digestive system for seven years after being swallowed. Thankfully, this is nonsense. Nothing could...
Why is it called the Coronavirus?
The name coronavirus comes from the physical appearance of the virus. Under a microscope, a coronavirus is covered with pointy structures that look similar...
What is the difference between ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and frozen custard?
The difference between ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and frozen custard is the ingredients used and how each is made.
ICE CREAM
Ice cream is usually...
Is plastic used in plastic surgery?
No, plastic is not generally used in plastic surgery. Like many other English medical terms, the origin of the word 'plastic' is Greek. It comes...
Where does the new car smell come from?
The new car smell comes from the outgassing (aka off-gassing) of volatile organic compounds (aka VOCs) being released from the new plastic, vinyl, etc....