One ear of corn always has an even number of rows, typically 16.

Tensegrity structures, using compression and tension, can support loads far greater than their weight suggests.

Beurre blanc, a classic French butter sauce, is an emulsion that requires precise heat control to avoid breaking.

Apples float in water because 25% of their volume is air.

Apples are members of the rose family, as are pears, plums, cherries, and strawberries.

The microwave oven was invented accidentally when Percy Spencer noticed a radar magnetron melted a chocolate bar in his pocket.

Some survivors of cardiac arrest report detailed memories during clinical death.

The glycemic index of cooked and cooled pasta is lower than freshly cooked pasta — retrograded starch resists digestion.

The color 'orange' was named after the fruit — before oranges arrived in Europe, the color was simply called 'yellow-red.'