Mandy Allen
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Why we eat popcorn at the movies
There's something magical about popcorn: the soft percussion of kernels popping, the toasty scent that fills the air, and the cloud-like puffs that result from the violent transformation of tough seeds. But how did we end up with this whimsical food? The answer lies in the history of maize, a crop that has been cultivated for thousands of years in the Americas.
By Mandy Allenabout a year ago in Education
Digging a Hole to the Center of the Earth:
Have you ever wanted to dig a hole to the center of the Earth? You're not alone. The idea has fascinated people for centuries, but no one has ever succeeded in reaching the Earth's core. So, just how deep could we dig with modern-day technology?
By Mandy Allenabout a year ago in Earth
5 Most Amazing Scientific Facts of the Decade
Over the past decade, scientists across all disciplines have made remarkable discoveries that have changed our understanding of the world around us. From the exploration of distant planets to the detection of elusive particles, the last ten years have been one of the most significant periods of scientific discovery in human history.
By Mandy Allenabout a year ago in Earth