In Switzerland, applications for citizenship are decided at the municipal level.
Hence, if your neighbors find you annoying then they can vote to deny your citizenship
2017
The Sputnik virophage is a parasite of a parasite of a parasite.
It's a parasite of Mamavirus, which infects Acanthamoeba, which can infect humans.
2020
A Danish company Modified a Version of Plant, that Changes from Green to Red when being near Landmines.
This is done by the nitrogen dioxide gas released from landmines.
2004
Trees are able to communicate with each other.
They do this by chemical, hormonal and slow-pulsing electrical signals. They will also help other trees by sending them nutrients through their roots.
2018
Philosopher Gabriella Blum believes that international law should differentiate combatants based on function and not status.
This means that combatatnts will be defined by the role they play in the war, and not by them belonging to army or being civilians.
2010
Cherophobia is an irrational fear of fun or happiness.
They’re often afraid to participate in activities that many would characterize as fun, or of being happy.
2020
Ben, the Elephant that waited for the Doctor.
After being shot by poachers Ben walked to and patiently waited outside a medical lodge for 5 hours.
2016
Heart attacks are more likely to happen on a Monday.
when data from over 156,000 hospital admissions for a heart attack over seven years were studied They discovered differences in heart attack timing.
2017
Individuals who work in fields that have a high risk of financial instability tend to prefer more redistribution compared to their lower-risk peers with similar levels of income. 2006
