TIL The energy provided by the sun causes atmospheric circulation because of uneven heating of the earth. This circulation causes wind and precipitation. (f)
Nipple-piercing was a {f}ashion statement dating back to the 14th century and having a short-lived revival among society women during the Victorian period around 1890.
TIL that, due to the structural nature of oils and fats, wild salmon raised in cold waters (like the Atlantic ocean) is better for you than farm-raised salmon.
The Human Sperm Travels at Between 1 & 4 Millimetres a Minute. They're so Small It Takes Them From 45 Minutes to 3 Days to Travel Their 175mm Journey.
TIL the little white bumps on the areola are the product of Montgomery glands, which produce a protective oily lubricant for the nipple and skin on the breast.
Playboy's original name was Stag Party, and instead of a rabbit, its mascot was a buck. Hugh Hefner changed the name to Playboy at a friend's suggestion after the name Stag Party was challenged in a trademark infringement case.
High heels for women are believed to have originated with Catherine de Medici, a 16th century Italian noblewoman who was short in stature and wanted to make a bigger impression when she arrived in France to marry the future King Henry.
The philosopher Socrates never actually had any written works. His ideas and themes were simply recorded by Plato who followed him around Athens and writing down debates he had with other citizens.
