Sitting at home all day, our cats seem to have it easy. They eat, they nap, they take over cardboard boxes…yep, they never lift a paw to help around the house. Or so we thought! As it turns out, not only are they hard workers, but they don’t even ask for a thank you in return (then again, a nice tuna treat couldn’t hurt). See for yourself — you may never look at your furry friends the same way again. Let’s just be glad they’re not charging us by the hour… Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/hardworking-cat/
People love to drink wine, but how much do we really know about it? Everybody’s favorite spirit has a rich history beyond rowdy bar nights or quiet evenings with a special someone — or your cat. Travel Channel host and wine expert Olly Smith teamed up with #5facts to round up some little-known trivia about that sweet nectar of the gods. How many of these tipsy tidbits did you know? Impress all your wino friends with these five fascinating facts, and for more fun in wine country, check out Jeni and Olly’s West Coast Wine Adventures on the Travel Channel. And if you love comedy with your facts, be sure to subscribe to 5facts on YouTube for a new video every week. 1. A “butt” is a medieval measurement for the liquid volume of wine. Image: Reddit HeathenBarbie A butt is equivalent to a half “tun,” or about 126 gallons. 2. Roman women could be killed for drinking wine. Image: Tumblr doctorwhogifs Women in early Rome were forbidden to drink wine, and a man who caught his wife drinking was legally allowed to kill her. 3. Red and white wine grapes both produce clear juice. The color of red wine is created by fermenting the skins of red grapes, in addition to the juice. Pink wines start like reds, but the skins are removed early in the fermentation process. 4. Soil type has a huge impact on the flavor of wine. Image: I Am Brony The French science of Terrior was developed to pinpoint the exact climate, topography and soil type best suited for each grape. Legend has it that Benedictine monks even tasted the soil to find ideal planting conditions. 5. Women get drunker on wine than men. Image: Tumblr foxsearchlightpictures Women’s stomachs contain less of the enzyme that metabolizes ethanol. BONUS: 5 Facts Every Coffee Drinker Should Know Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/05/01/wine-facts/
Living in a world you don’t understand? Not for long. In less time than it takes to get a coffee, this video will teach you all you need to know about the Earth. (Well, the physical nature of it, at least. You won’t learn how to impress your boss or get a date.) If you didn’t know the Earth’s core was 70% of the size of the Moon and about the same temperature as the Sun, you need to watch this video as soon as possible. Did you even know our planet has a core? The people at Kurzgesagt do a great job of presenting the facts in an easy to understand way and the visuals that accompany them are wonderful as well. Check it out! Incredible! I had no idea the Earth was animated. … WAIT A SECOND! Spread the knowledge to others by clicking on the link below. Read more: http://viralnova.com/learn-all-about-earth-in-under-8-minutes/
