A body that has spent three days in a basement is better preserved than a body that has spent one day in the sun.
What is Robinson Crusoe about?
In 1719, Englishman Daniel Defoe published a novel about an English sailor, Robinson Crusoe, who is stranded on a desert island where he must live a hermit’s life until he encounters one of the “savages”, whom he names after the day of the week of the encounter – Friday.
How many nations have medaled at the Olympics?
140 nations have achieved at least one medal at the Olympics over the years.
When do they sing for eggs in Denmark?
In several places in Denmark in the 1800s, it was customary for poor children in particular to go from farm to farm with a basket at Easter time. Then they “sang for eggs” at the doors.
What would happen if the body grew as much as the hair?
If the rest of the body grew as much as the hair, humans would be about 85 meters tall.
Are rainforests the lungs of the planet?
Plants are green because of small cells called green grains. These are also used for respiration, which is the opposite of photosynthesis. Plants respire at night almost all the oxygen they produce during the day. Therefore, the myth that the rainforest is the lungs of the planet is untrue.
How many men and women cycled to work in 2004?
In 2004, 17% of men cycled to/from work, while the same figure for women was 36%.
What is the temperature on the different planets?
Pluto is -230 degrees on the surface. Neptune is -210 degrees on the surface. Uranus is -220 degrees on the surface. Saturn is -180 degrees on the surface.
When did swimming come to Europe?
Swimming as a sport came to Europe around 1800 – mainly as breaststroke.
