Time taken by a red blood cell when circling the whole body
The red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the different parts of the body. One trip takes the...
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How many times do our ribs move while we breathe?
Humans have a set of 24 ribs, 12 on each side, which surrounds the chest and enables breathing. Ribs protect...
What is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth called?
The word ‘arachibutyrophobia’ is derived from arachis, meaning peanuts. The full meaning of the word is fear of peanut oil...
Number of biting tools a mosquitoes has in its nose
The proboscis of a mosquito needs to be inserted into the skin to draw blood. However, the proboscis cannot do...
Can you burp in space?
Belching is the release of gas from the digestive system through the mouth. Every time a person swallows food or...
How many glasses of milk does a cow give in its lifetime?
A cow gives nearly 2,00,000 glasses of milk in its lifetime. An average cow of a good breed produces about...
