Sport

Is the Origin of Karate in Okinawa?

October 4, 2021

How high can a human jump?

February 1, 2021

Was Football/Soccer born when a group of soldiers kicked an enemy’s cut-off head between them?

November 14, 2020

Religion

Who is Satan? Is he an evil, fallen angel who works against God’s plan, and does he rule over Hell where all the sinners are tormented forever?

Who is Satan? Is he an evil, fallen angel who works against God’s plan, and does he rule over Hell where all the sinners are tormented forever? Disclaimer As always, discussing the Bible, or any other religious text is a delicate matter. My conclusions are based on facts that are as correct as I can … Read more

Security & Emergencies

Is going by air, with a commercial airliner, the safest way to travel?

Is going by air, with a commercial airliner, the safest way to travel? The statistics are very well documented and as well-founded as you could possibly desire. But I would still like to scrutinize it for a bit. I think it’s a good idea to look into what we mean by safe, and what we … Read more

Nature

Do ostriches really bury their heads in the sand?

Do ostriches really bury their heads in the sand? The Ostrich Head in sand or Putting your head in the sand supposedly comes from Ostriches’ habit to bury the head in the sand when danger occurs. But do they really do that? Isn’t that stupid? Well, birds are not always very smart, and ostriches are … Read more

Health & Welfare

Do countries spend more on the military than they do on healthcare and education?

Do countries spend more on the military than they do on healthcare and education? Why is the military so costly? The military is a terrible, money-consuming, non-productive sector that contributes to corruption, political instability, and death… The military is where disciplined and courageous men are ready to sacrifice their lives to defend our freedom and … Read more

Science | Love & Relationships

Is gender a social construct?

Is gender a social construct? Do we identify as man, woman, or in between because of social conditions and teachings? Is gender a social construct? Agender, Bigender, Butch, Gender outlaw… Where do they all come from? And are all these labels motivated, or are they just a way to express a disaccord with the “normal”, … Read more

Science

Is water a good electricity conductor?

Is water a good electricity conductor? It’s dangerous to use power equipment in wet environments. Does water conduct electricity? We’ve seen it on films, we’ve read it in books, we’ve even read the hazard-risk alert in the instructions of our radio, or our hairdryer… Do not use it close to water. And the reason is … Read more