What is the hymen for?
»> The hymen has no known function for a woman’s body. In fact, it is not even a good way to demonstrate virginity, as it can be broken in several ways: practicing physical activities, riding a bicycle or horseback, using…
Categoría Oddities
What is the maximum weight lifted by weightlifters?
»> The official record is 472.5 kilos, lifted by the Iranian Hossein Rezazadeh, that nice chubby guy in the photo on the side. But that staggering number isn’t the total amount lifted at one time by the guy – no…
How does a bunker work?
ARMORED HOLE Made to keep the occupants safe from wars or disasters that are catching on the surface, the bunker must be at least 2 m deep. To withstand the strain, all the thick walls are made of reinforced concrete…
What is “whitewashing”? (And 6 controversial cases)
the great wall, which premiered in early February this year, of course, is set in China’s most famous monument. But don’t be surprised if you notice that the word most associated with the film is a term in English, not…
What is the difference between sultan, emir, sheikh and shah?
Reader Question Gustavo Carnevale Real Benfatti, Sao Paulo, SP All are leadership titles – the first three of Arab origin and the last Iranian. Sultan is of governmental use and derives from “sulta” (power). It has served authorities since the…
How did the Mohawk hair style come about?
– What was the Punk Movement? It emerged with the Mohawks, indigenous people of North America. In the 17th century, the tribe’s warriors were known to have all their hair shaved off, with the exception of a band in the…
How do the glues work?
The functioning of the glues is based on the evaporation of the water that they carry in their composition. When turning to steam, the liquid that was aqueous ends up forming a solid adhesive layer. “Liquid school glue, for example,…
What is the difference between natural and legal person?
Basically, every human being is an individual and companies are legal entities. In the Civil Code, there are many differences between the two terms, both regarding the definition and regarding rights and duties. According to lawyer Carolina Defilippi, everyone is…
What is couch surfing?
It is a social network that bridges the gap between tourists who want free accommodation during a trip and people who would like to receive these visitors. Created in 2003, the website couchsurfing.org already has 4 million users. It’s a…
How to know if a fruit on the bush is edible?
The best tip is to observe the behavior of wild animals. “What they consume can be used by man”, says Colonel Marcos Carias de Oliveira, a former instructor at the Brazilian Army’s Jungle Warfare Instruction Center (Cigs). Doubts about an…