An Interstellar Vintage
Fact: #2860
In 2019, Space Cargo Unlimited sent 12 bottles of Bordeaux wine to the International Space Station, where they aged in… Read More
Fact-A-Day Archive
Bubbly Bureaucracy
Fact: #2859
In the EU, rosé can’t be made by mixing red and white wines – except in Champagne. There, winemakers may… Read More
Frisky Frogs
Fact: #2858
The wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) survives freezing winters by allowing up to 65-70% of its body water to freeze. It… Read More
The Ultimate Power Nap
Fact: #2857
The Arctic ground squirrel holds the record for the longest hibernation among mammals. These resilient rodents can hibernate for up… Read More
The Mpemba Effect
Fact: #2856
Under the right conditions, hot water can freeze faster than cold water -a phenomenon known as the Mpemba effect. Although studies… Read More
The Cold Truth About Germs
Fact: #2855
Cold, dry winter air enhances the flu virus’s ability to spread. Research from the NIH found that at lower temperatures,… Read More