Real Men Chew Gum

We all know what happens when you peel onions-or, at least, you know the jist of it: you cry. When onions are cut, certain substances are released into the air and irritate the eyes, causing them to water.

However, it is possible to prevent this by chewing gum with your mouth open while cutting the onions. This will disrupt the diffusion of the substances to prevent irritation.

Source: http://www.berro.com/entertainment/general_interesting_facts.htm

Making Up for Lost Time

Since it's been over a month since my last post, here are several tidbits with one thing in common: animals.

Did you know...

bats always turn left when exiting a cave?
the owl is the only bird who will drop its upper eyelid to wink while all other birds raise their bottom eyelid?
a rooster cannot crow if it cannot extend its neck?
when hippos are upset their sweat turns red?

Source: http://www.hemmy.net/2006/04/30/50-interesting-facts/