Was Morpheus Right – How Hot Are Humans?

In the 1999 film The Matrix, Morpheus tells Neo that a Human being gives off 25,000 BTUs of body heat, but do we really? 25,000 BTUs is a pretty big amount of heat, so what do humans actually have to do to give off that amount of heat? Was Morpheus right, or was he just a massive machine loving liar?

Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer

Carbon monoxide – because you can’t smell it, hear it, or taste it, it’s known as “the silent killer” in that it can kill you before you know it’s there. Here is an infographic that provides an extensive overview of the dangers posed by carbon monoxide.

Could You Be Stranded for Days & Survive?

Have you ever wondered what might happen if your car battery or gas tank sputtered out, leaving you stranded on a deserted road for an interminable period of time? Would you be equipped with those “just in case” essentials, or would you be forced to rough it? For survival tips and necessities, check out this infographic.

Outrageous Historical Hair Loss Remedies

It is doubtful whether or not any given hair loss remedy works or not. For example, would you mix the fat of a hippo, crocodile, lion, snake, and ibex, stir in a pinch of iron oxide, red lead, and alabaster to try and regrow hair? If you answered yes, then more power to you. The truth is hair loss is a difficult challenge to overcome and learning to cope with it is very important to one’s sense of self.

The Benefits of Handwriting vs. Typing

Typing has become our go-to method of writing for everything, from work emails to personal to-do lists. While typing may be faster and more convenient, research shows handwriting has its own unique advantages. Here is an infographic comparing the benefits of handwriting versus typing.

Vaping Saved My Life

Groundbreaking research out of UCL demonstrates that 20,000 smokers traded their cigarettes for e-cigarettes in the UK in 2015. It’s predicted that at least the same number again will stop smoking thanks to vaping in 2016. In total, the Office for National Statistics has found that 863,000 current vapers are ex-smokers.

Amazing Fictional Materials

Comic books, video games, television shows, and novels often have their own unique materials. Some of them are harder than steel and can survive nuclear explosions; some are rubbery and flexible; some have the ability to give human beings magical powers. This infographic takes those miracle materials and wonders – what would a flier for a fictional materials maker look like?

Your Guide to the Business of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just two days away as of the publishing of this post and even though, year after year, the majority of presents are bought at the very last minute, consumer spending on Mom is off the charts. The Shelf has created the following rundown of all things Mother’s Day.