According to Joan Coromines' Etymological Dictionary, the word flu derives from the French word grippe, which in turn derives from the Swiss-German term grüppi, which means "to bend over, curl up", or also "to shiver from cold" and "to feel ill" . In English it is called flu, short for Italian influenza.
In the abdomen of some pregnant women a line can be clearly seen that goes from the pubis to the navel and even extends to the level of the diaphragm. It is known as linea alba, since it is there before pregnancy, although it is whitish and almost imperceptible.
It is the Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), a strange and curious Mexican animal that never grows, always retains its tadpole appearance, and if it loses a limb it grows back quickly. Hence he is considered "eternally young" and receives the nickname "Peter Pan of the sea."
A study from the University of Reims (France) published in the journal PLoS ONE reveals that the shape of the glass where champagne is served affects the amount of bubbles it contains and, therefore, how we experience its taste. Specifically, the researchers studied the concentration of carbon dioxide (responsible for the formation of bubbles) and ethanol.
By observing the native aborigines of the Australian desert of the Pitjandjara tribe, who are normally exposed to low temperatures at night (0ºC) while sleeping in the open and naked, scientists have found that they rest more comfortably and maintain body temperature better ( 35-36ºC) than ordinary mortals.
A British study of 700 parking stations has concluded that women park better than men. The study took into account seven aspects: it took into account several aspects: how fast drivers locate a parking space, how they drive towards it, how long it takes to park, how many times they correct the position of the car and the final result.
The saying goes that "eating and scratching, everything is starting". A study from the Wake Forest School of Medicine (USA) suggests that the second is especially true when we scratch our ankles. In fact, researchers have shown that scratching this area of the body when we feel itchy or itchy is what produces the most relief and pleasure.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
