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If you've been diligently cleaning the drum, lid, and rubber gasket of your washing machine, yet it still emits an unpleasant smell, the issue might lie in a part that often goes unnoticed. According to cleaning expert Alicia Sokolowski, this part is the pump filter, which many people aren't even aware exists.Here are the details...

It may seem like a well-intentioned effort to fill every hour with an activity when hosting overnight guests to prevent them from getting bored. However, four etiquette experts consulted agree that this is one of the biggest mistakes hosts can make.Details in our news report.

Bonnie Mata, a 41-year-old resident of Milwaukee, USA, made an unexpected discovery a few days after purchasing a snakeskin wallet from a second-hand store. Hidden within the wallet was a banknote, and the date on the money was all too familiar to her.Here are the details...

Back in the 1980s, photographs of missing children were printed on milk cartons in the United States. One day, 7-year-old Bonnie, who resided in Colorado, spotted her own face on one of these cartons while at the supermarket. However, as she was unable to read, she didn't comprehend that the words 'missing child' were inscribed above her picture. Let's delve further into this.

When you first apply shampoo to your hair, it doesn't lather up easily, but when you apply the same amount for the second time, it suddenly produces a lot of foam. This is not because the shampoo gains strength in a few minutes, but due to the natural oil produced by the scalp.Here are the details...

Often, the vibrant green broccoli in the produce section of the supermarket seems superior to the bagged variety in the freezer. However, a two-year study has demonstrated that frozen vegetables are not inferior to fresh ones that have been kept in the fridge for a few days in terms of vitamins. In fact, sometimes they even have the upper hand.Details can be found in our news story.

In 1897, a bill that effectively converted the value of pi to 3.2 was passed in the House of Representatives of the state of Indiana, USA, without a single dissenting vote. The bill was halted at the last minute by a mathematics professor who happened to visit the assembly.Here are the details...

Soaking fruits and vegetables in vinegar-infused water is a commonly used cleaning method at home. Scientists have tested the effect of vinegar on bacteria using lettuce as a subject; in contrast, for the pesticide residues on apples, water with baking soda yielded better results than tap water.More details in our news.

Could nylon fibers from waste carpets be a way to prevent road cracks? Researchers from North Carolina State University in the USA tested this question in a laboratory for a study they published in 2005, and the results were promising.Here are the details...

A woman who claims to have tried everything from dating apps, friend introductions, to real-life meetings, has chosen an entirely different approach to find her husband: a 'husband application form' prepared like a job advertisement.According to a report by the New York Post, 36-year-old Arin Patterson, residing in the city of Charlotte in the state of North Carolina, USA, added a three-page Google form to her Instagram profile at the end of August. During the application period, which closed on September 30, a total of 241 men applied via the form. Patterson also mentions receiving between 1,000 and 1,500 messages.Source

That nagging question when you meet someone: 'Do they like me?' Beyond smiles, eye contact, and the speed of text responses, scientists have found an unexpected answer to this question: It's in the sway of your body.According to a study conducted at the LIVELab at McMaster University in Canada and published in the Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience journal, the degree to which two people's bodies sway in sync during conversation can predict interest in a long-term relationship.Source

One of the 50 states of the USA still carries the flag of another country in the corner of its own flag: Hawaii. The flag in the corner is the Union Jack of England, in other words, the United Kingdom Flag. Behind this peculiar choice lies a king's balance policy, a coup, and a story spanning over 200 years. Source

Most of the buildings that linger in the minds of those who visit Barcelona bear the signature of a single architect: Antoni Gaudí. Believing that there are no straight lines in nature, despising right angles, and known as the 'Architect of God' due to his faith, Gaudí designed his buildings as if they were living entities. Today, seven of his works are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Source

Creating content for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube is now being taught as a course at universities. Programs focused on content creation, launched in the UK and the US, teach students everything from shooting videos to negotiating with brands. However, the cost of this degree is steep and even those within the industry are debating its true necessity.

In today's world, popular nutrition trends amplified by the influence of social media are causing a mix-up of correct and incorrect information about health. Particularly when it comes to heart and vascular health, claims of 'miracle foods' circulating on the internet and advice devoid of scientific basis pose a serious threat to public health. The Sabri Ülker Food Research Institute Foundation has taken it upon itself to scrutinize these widespread misconceptions that are believed to be true by the public, yet do not align with scientific facts.