Scientists have studied the genetic makeup of life forms on the planet since the 1800s, and advances in technology over the years have helped to continue this research into the basic building blocks of life. The discovery of the helical structure of DNA in the 1950s was an important leap forward that created the field […]
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What’s the Difference Between an Ave, Rd, St, Ln, Dr, Way, Pl, Blvd, etc.?
You must have wondered at least once where all these names for our roadways came from. After all, Main Street and Main Avenue could be entirely different roads in entirely different parts of a city. This extraordinary power is controlled just by a small adjustment on the end of the roadway. The freeway, turnpike, landing, […]
Did You Know That Broccoli is a Man-made Food?
There is No Such Thing as Wild Broccoli Broccoli is a human innovation, a man-made food, and a result of a mutation selected and cultivated by man throughout history. Known for its green hue and resemblance to a tiny tree, broccoli has been the bane of kid’s existence since it was first introduced in the […]