Did U Know...Tahukah Anda?

WhiskeyScotch · Post time 7-11-2017 12:25 AM

Edited by WhiskeyScotch at 7-11-2017 12:27 AM

Did you know?

The expression "Third World countries" doesn’t have anything to do with poverty and underdevelopment.

What we think: The term “Third World“ refers to poor developing countries.

Reality: After World War II, the world split into 3 large geopolitical blocs. The bloc of democratic countries within the American sphere of influence became known as the ”First World“; the Eastern bloc of socialist states was the “Second World.” The remaining countries not aligned with either of the 2 were regarded as the ”Third World."

WhiskeyScotch · Post time 7-11-2017 12:29 AM

Did you know?

Chameleons don’t change color to blend into their surroundings.

What we think: Chameleons change their color when in danger to blend in with surrounding objects, becoming invisible.

Reality: This animal’s skin color change is caused by its emotional and physiological state. It is also an original way of communicating with their kind. Light and temperature also play a part in how chameleons look.

WhiskeyScotch · Post time 7-11-2017 12:32 AM

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Deodorant and antiperspirant aren’t the same thing.

What we think: “Deodorant“ and ”antiperspirant" are synonyms. They act in the same way and have the same purpose.

Reality: Our sweat doesn’t have a scent of its own. It only smells because of the bacteria that live on our skin. Antiperspirants are made to deal with the sweat, while deodorants only fight the smell. Deodorant is classified as a cosmetic product, whereas antiperspirant is considered a drug since it alters the function of the skin for a while, suppressing the flow of sweat.

WhiskeyScotch · Post time 7-11-2017 12:34 AM

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Fish shouldn’t be kept in round tanks.

What we think: A round aquarium with a goldfish is an excellent decoration for a house, and they can often be seen in movies and cartoons.

Reality: Bowls are extremely harmful. For one, they don’t have enough room for a filter, and the water in an aquarium quickly gets dirty. In addition, changing the water daily is very stressful for the fish. There’s no room for a heater either, hence large temperature fluctuations. The area of the water surface is small, which means a shortage of oxygen for anything inside. And this is not even the full list of arguments against this type of aquarium.

WhiskeyScotch · Post time 7-11-2017 12:36 AM

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Adult cats shouldn’t be given milk.

What we think: Milk is the perfect food for cats. It’s for a good reason that all cartoons and ads show us this image.

Reality: Adult cats are intolerant to lactose, a milk sugar. To digest it, the feline digestive system must contain the enzyme lactase. Young kittens produce plenty of lactase, so they are pretty milk tolerant. But as they grow up, lactase production rates decrease. For mature cats, drinking milk can lead to a stomach disorder — most often diarrhea.