Category: Culture

Plants have no Feelings

Norman Lindberg September 24, 2019 0 Comments
A tree is laid down in the woods; but whether or not anyone notices it, the tree doesn’t react. It does not experience feelings such as sadness, fear, and anger as it lays bare on the ground. As scientists reported in an article, only animals have the hallmarks of consciousness, emotions, and cognition while trees feel nothing at all. This idea of plants having some degree of consciousness...

Men aren’t judged for their mess just like women are

Norman Lindberg September 4, 2019 0 Comments
On a normal day, men in general usually spend only a third of their time cleaning up, compared to women. Most believe the reason is that men can’t see dirt as much as women do. To contradict this, a study showed that men aren’t blind to dirt, they just get lesser judgments for not being clean and tidy. Time spent on chores Even in places that promote gender equality, Sweden for example, women...

Being a Dog Lover

Norman Lindberg August 12, 2019 0 Comments
Scientists have recently discovered that there might be a genetic explanation of why some or most people love dogs. Previous studies show that being exposed to dogs at an early age can contribute to a lasting desire for canine companionship. Researchers examined data from more than 85,000 twins in Sweden searching for genetic factors that might be connected for a love for dogs. Twins who share...