What happens if you ingest dry ice?
Humans can do any fool thing they put their mind to. Swallowing dry ice is one of the faster ways to end the story. Dry ice is a…
Why does it take 9-10 hours to drive from Melbourne to Sydney? Do Australians really drive so slowly in such a big country?
I had a girl from Basingstoke in England come and stay with us once in 2012 and when she was planning her trip she casually said ……”If we…
How long does Joe Biden have because of his cancer?
As a physician who treats a lot of prostate cancer patients, I think I am qualified to answer this question Let’s start from what we know: Joe Biden…
Why do many men get grumpy as they get older, like their personality changes?
I was just talking with a mate about that the other day. We are both 62 this year. Our conclusion about what sucks getting older comes down to…
Why doesn’t honey go bad?
Honey never spoils–Archaeologists have dug up jars of the stuff from ancient civilizations, perfectly edible after thousands of years in the earth. The secret is honey’s hostile environment…
If cigarette smoking is injurious and can lead to cancer, then how come so many still survive despite smoking for 45-65 years?
The answer to this was explained to me many years ago by a very good doctor. He explained that the problem with smoking isn’t that it causes many…
How long after drinking water does it actually hydrate your body?
A man comes home. He is thirsty. The inside of his mouth is dry. He pours a glass of water and drinks it down. The water is cold…
Japan has a huge tariff on American cars. Why should we not have tariffs on their cars?
The tariff rate Japan has for US made autos is… 0%! That’s right, 0. As in nothing. Nadda. Not a single yen. So why don’t Japanese buy US…
What is your country’s most unhealthy food/meal?
Being a native of Ukraine, it’s hard to choose the most unhealthy food of Ukrainian cuisine, as healthiness seems to have been among the things which bothered my…
If white rice is not good for you, why are the Japanese so healthy, since they eat so much of it?
I recall reading a story of a German doctor visiting Japan, who was surprised by the reliance on white rice and minimal meat consumption, especially after hearing of…