Did you know that a spacecraft can reach the Moon in about three days? Astronauts left footprints on the Moon that will stay therefor 10 million years. Discover these and more intriguing facts in The Moon.

Did you know that the center of your eye is called the iris? A chameleon’s eyes can move all around to let it see many angles.Discover these and other interesting facts in Sight.

This collection of essays offers a unique contribution to the study of violence and justice in a late medieval and early modern Italy by combining a multivocal perspective with a case-study focus on the city-state of Bologna. Drawing on the city’s singularly rich archival resources, the authors explore various facets of violence—ranging from the interpersonal to the less frequently studied typologies of blasphemy, rape, political rebellion, and student brawls—and set the institutions of th...

Did you know that smell can change our feelings? Smell can warn you of danger, too. Discover these and other interestingfacts in Smell.

Did you know that even when you are asleep, your ears are always working? Dogs can hear sounds that you cannot. Discover theseand other interesting facts in Hearing.