curiosities

What makes the given names of men and women different?

Why is Rodolfo a boy's name and Pili is a girl's name? It is the question that has led scientists from the University of London (United Kingdom) to analyze the most popular names of children born in the last decade in England, Australia and the US And from 15 million different names they have identified a relationship between the sounds they contain and the sex of the individual. As Benjamin Pitcher and his colleagues report today in PLOS ONE magazine, male names often include large vowels that are pronounced with more emphasis (such as "o"). In contrast, female names often incorporate smaller vowel sounds ("i").

Do cats and dogs like to listen to music?

According to a study carried out euros years ago by Galaxie, the Canadian national radio network of music channels, pets are also music fans. It seems that cats and dogs respond differently to different songs, and even have their own favorite songs. Also, when they stay home alone for a long time they prefer soft background music to silence.

Can the bad smell of cheese be eliminated?

It cannot be eliminated, since it is an inseparable element of the personality of each variety. The smell of cheese is a product of the fermentation of milk, which is a process of controlled and limited putrefaction. During it, yeasts and bacteria break down fats and proteins into smaller molecules, very odorous and with an intense flavor.

Why do we say "ow!" when something hurts us?

Ouch! Ah! Eina! This is what an Englishman, a Swede and a South African would exclaim respectively if they experienced intense emotion or a sudden painful sensation. They correspond, in any case, to the Castilian "ay!"

Can the wind blow you away?

This could be the case if the wind speed exceeds 150 km / h. This is deduced from the tests carried out in a free fall simulator, consisting of a cylindrical tube through which a jet of air is launched from below, the intensity of which increases progressively.

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