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Why do some hard candies flash with light when you crunch them in the dark?
That mysterious flash of light when you crunch a hard candy in the dark isn't your imagination—it's a tiny lightning storm in your mouth, and the science behind it is shocking.
Why can microwaving two grapes together create a ball of plasma?
It’s the viral kitchen experiment that seems to defy logic: two grapes, one microwave, and a brilliant ball of plasma. Discover the shocking physics that makes this fiery phenomenon possible.
Why does making an X on a bug bite temporarily stop the itch?
That 'X' you press into a bug bite isn't just a myth—it's a clever neurological trick that uses pain to temporarily silence the maddening itch signal to your brain.
Why can you sometimes feel that someone is staring at you?
That eerie feeling of being watched isn't just in your head; it's a primal survival instinct powered by your brain's hidden "gaze detection" system.
Why do school buses have thick black stripes running along their sides?
Those iconic black stripes aren't just for decoration; they're strategically placed steel "rub rails" designed to absorb impact and keep passengers safe in a collision.