Author Archives: Daven Hiskey

Koalas Almost Never Need to Drink Water

##EMBED## Click Here for Sources and to Learn More About Koalas Text Version Koalas almost never need to drink water, getting sufficient water from the leaves they eat.  In times of drought or when food is scarce, they will drink water from streams and the like, if necessary.  But generally speaking, they don’t need to. This is a good thing […]

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The Difference Between Discrete and Discreet

Today I found out the difference between discrete and discreet. Simply put, “discreet” describes showing “reserve, prudence, or cautiousness” in one’s behavior or speech.  “Discrete”, on the other hand, means “distinct, separate, or unrelated”.   A quick and easy mnemonic to remember the difference is to see that in “discrete”, unlike “discreet”, the “e’s” are separated and the definition itself is […]

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What Nougat Is Made Of

Today I found out what nougat is made of. There are three main types of nougat: white nougat; brown nougat; and German nougat.  White nougat is made primarily from whipping egg whites, sugar, nuts (usually almonds, pistachios, or hazelnuts), and honey together.  Brown nougat is made in a very similar fashion as white nougat, except generally without the egg whites […]

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Why Veins Generally Look Blue

##EMBED## Click Here for Sources and Other Interesting Blood and Body Related Facts Text Version Veins are very close to the surface of skin, which helps them play a role in heat dissipation.  Due to this closeness to the surface, they are very visible through the skin.  This near-surface location is largely why veins often appear blue despite the fact […]

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How Cyanide Poisoning Works

##EMBED## Click Here for Sources and to Learn Why Blood Turns Dark Red, Not Blue When De-oxygenated Text Version Cyanide poisoning works by not allowing the body to use oxygen.  So the blood remains oxygenated after it passes through your body and back to the lungs.  Thus, it causes the body to suffocate, even though the lungs are working properly.

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Why Championship Football Games are Called “Bowls”

Today I found out why championship football games are called “bowls”. In 1901, the Roses Association sponsored a college Tournament East-West football game between Michigan and Stanford.  In this game, Stanford quit in the third quarter, being down 49-0.  For the next 15 years, this annual event stopped featuring football, rather featured other events such as chariot racing.  However, in […]

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