We are one with the universe, and we don’t just mean that figuratively. Science tells us that most of our body is made of cosmic dust. And speaking of the universe, it might come as a shock to find out that it is beige rather than dark blue. Some facts are so astonishing, they might be hard to believe at first despite being scientifically proven.
Bright Side has gathered 19 fascinating truths that will make you never look at some things the same way again.
1. Mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors.
We might not expect this, but what we are wearing can have a direct effect on why mosquitoes won’t leave us alone. These little insects are attracted to dark colors since, according to this study, the color black catches more mosquitoes than white. The same study also tells us that these flying insects are attracted by heat which dark colors absorb more than light ones.
2. Eating before bed leads to nightmares.
Snacking on that tasty leftover right before bed might not be a great idea if you’re looking for a sound and peaceful slumber. According to this study, food intake close to bedtime can have a negative influence on sleep efficiency, especially for women. Moreover, another study suggests that consuming dairy products before bed can lead to disturbing and bizarre dreams, more than other types of food.
3. Phones are dirtier than toilets.
We might consider our smartphones to be an indispensable part of our daily lives, but this useful device might be hiding a not-so-great surprise after all. A study on secondary school students’ mobile phones revealed that they were highly contaminated with potentially pathogenic bacteria. In fact, according to scientists, cell phones carry 10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats.
4. Trees are connected to each other by an underground network.
There might be more to trees than meets the eye. It is believed that their roots are interconnected underground in what forms a gigantic network that can be visually compared to the human nervous system. According to scientists, this network allows tree communication and helps with their behavior, defense, learning, and memory.
5. The storage capacity of the human brain is 2.5 million gigabytes.
With hundreds of millions of neurons interconnecting with each other in what forms a colossal network of more than a trillion connections, there is no doubt that this fascinating organ has ultrapowerful capabilities. According to a study, the memory of our brain equals 2.5 million GBs which can be compared to holding 3 million hours of TV shows.