A human cell is so small that there is room for over 10,000 of them on the head of a pin. But despite its small size, each human cell contains over a meter of DNA, which in turn is composed of around three billion different base steps.
How many olfactory cells are there in the nose?
There are approximately 20 million olfactory cells in the human nose.
When was the first child seat introduced?
The first child car seat that increased the safety of the child while driving a car was first developed in 1962.
How many flu infections don’t improve?
Approximately 1.26% of treated influenza infections did not improve with Tamiflube treatment (2009)
How many computer microchips are manufactured?
In 1996, over 200 million microchips were manufactured for computers. Each of these contains 5.5 million transistors.
Where does the word igloo come from?
Iglo or igloo [iglu] is a hut built of snow. The word is a common Eskimo word, probably from the word igdlo (Greenlandic: illu) meaning house.
Withheld knowledge about UFOs
48% of Americans believe that authorities are withholding knowledge about UFOs.
When was Den danske sommer – Denmark, nu blunder den lyse nat trygt first published?
Den danske sommer – Denmark, nu blunder den lyse nat is a poem written by Thøger Larsen. The poem was first published in Politiken on July 13, 1914.
