(/) ship Question Marcos Andrade Marques, Volta Redonda, RJ Steamship, steamship in English.The acronym is one of the so-called “naval prefixes”, which serve to indicate the type of propulsion of the vessel or its function. MS, for example, is motorship.…
Reader question – Bruno Wilhan Fonseca, Gramado, RS The first person to portray himself was the American Robert Cornelius, in October 1839. According to Stephen Perloff, editor of The Photo Review magazine, this is also considered the first photo of…
Scientists still haven’t fully unraveled this mystery, but believe that vultures enjoy spoiled food without getting sick thanks to their immune system and the potent gastric juice secreted by their stomach. But that doesn’t mean they prefer rotten meat to…
The skin of the lower eyelid is covered by so-called connective tissue. Beneath it is a layer of fat that supports it and keeps the skin distended. When this fatty layer decreases in size, the skin becomes slightly wrinkled, which…
Fortunately no. We researched the history of dozens of reality shows around the world and, as far as we could find out, the most serious event in this type of program happened right here, in Brazil. Do you remember: in…
In the world of retail, terms like «clearance» and «promotion» are often used interchangeably, but they carry distinct meanings and purposes. This article aims to clarify the nuances between these two concepts and shed light on when each is typically…
»> There is a myth that alcohol and sex make a good pair. But most of the time, this is just legend. In general, the exact opposite happens: drinking too much hinders people’s sexual performance. Let’s get to the facts.…
It was a military program launched by former US President Ronald Reagan in 1983. Officially called SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative), it intended to create a system of satellites equipped with laser cannons to destroy missiles sent against the country. In…
– (Middle Studio/Strange World) The intensity of light emitted by supernovae – the explosion of stars with more than 10 times the mass of the Sun – outside our galaxy is evidence of this expansion. First, astronomers calculate the amount…
ILLUSTRATIONS Felipe Cachopa They are the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) and the frog Paedophryne amauensis, respectively. As an adult, the blue whale is, on average, 24 m long and 160 tonnes – males also hold the record for the largest…