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What are the dangers of microwaves?

»> First of all, great care must be taken when using the appliance to heat water. Inside it, the liquid boils without boiling – that is, without making bubbles. Result: Touching the container triggers a sudden boil, like an explosion,…

What is prohibited by law during a war?

Basically, international law prohibits causing unnecessary suffering to combat soldiers or the civilian population. We gathered seven situations prohibited by international treaties. Most of these agreements were signed in the Swiss city of Geneva, between 1864 and 1949, being expanded…

What was samurai training like?

Between the 12th and 19th centuries, families of warriors formed Japan’s elite soldiers – training began at age 3. Samurai emerged during the consolidation of the country’s feudal system and peaked in the 15th century, when the archipelago had 260…

How is airport security handled?

To detect prohibited substances, such as explosives and drugs, there are three basic pieces of equipment: a metal detector, an X-ray and a trace detector, which indicates traces of explosives and drugs on the passengers’ bodies and clothes. “In Europe…