Corn has a way of staying intact from plate to poop. The bright yellow kernels found in our favorite summer dishes can show up – seemingly undigested – in the toilet hours later. How does corn survive the digestive system? And, more importantly, should you eat a food that is difficult to digest? Turns out your digestive system does more… Read More »Why can’t humans Digest Corn?
Water is essential for our survival, yet more than 96% of the planet’s liquid water is ocean water, and it contains so much salt that it is not safe for humans to drink. Salty seawater does not quench thirst, and drinking too much of it can even lead to death from dehydration. But if saltwater is still water, why can’t… Read More »Why can’t we drink salt water?
The North Pole and the South Pole are the coldest places on Earth. However, as similar as these areas may seem, one is much colder than the other. So which pole is colder? Both the North and South Poles are cold because their position at the top and bottom of the planet means that they do not receive any direct… Read More »Which is colder, the North Pole or the South Pole? Find out the answer
