Surprisingly unknown? Trivia Quiz [Multiple Choice: 3 Options]

chewing gum

In Singapore, the import, manufacture, and sale of chewing gum are prohibited by law. The law was enacted in 1992 after used gum being discarded in public places became a problem. It is said that violations of the law can result in fines and, in some cases, imprisonment.

carbonated drink

When you want to remove tarnish or discoloration from silver accessories, using a carbonated drink can actually be effective. Carbonated beverages contain acidic components that loosen dirt and oxides on the surface of silver items, making them easy to remove. To use, soak the silver item in a carbonated drink for a few minutes, then gently polish it with a soft cloth. However, leaving it for too long can have the opposite effect, so keep the soaking time short. Also, if the item is decorated, take care not to damage the decorative parts.

Aggressiveness is alleviated

Pink is believed to have a calming effect, reducing aggression and anger. This is known as the Baker-Miller Pink effect, and there have been cases where painting prison walls pink led to a decrease in violent behavior among inmates.

There are many resident bacteria on the soles of the feet.

One characteristic of people who are more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes is having a high amount of resident bacteria on the soles of their feet. Mosquitoes are attracted to the odors emitted by these bacteria, so people with more of them are particularly prone to mosquito bites. This fact was presented in 2016 as the result of research by Taiki Tanoue, who was a second-year high school student at the time.

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Heat in a microwave

Daikon is often associated with the image of slowly simmering it to let the flavors soak in, but in fact, simply heating it in the microwave before simmering makes it easy for the flavors to penetrate. The reason is that the microwave’s heat destroys the cells of the daikon.