The Wisconsin glaciation was the most recent ice age, extending as far south as California, France, and Poland. It began 70,000 years ago, reaching its peak 18,000 years ago. Glaciers shaped many geological features, including valleys and the Baltic Sea. Humans adapted to the frozen environment by wearing animal skins and using fire, and lived […]
Saturn’s rings were formed by either a moon being struck by a comet or asteroid or by a moon being torn apart by Saturn’s gravitational forces. Data from Cassini flybys suggests the rings are not as dense as previously thought and may have formed up to 100 million years ago. Cassini was able to definitively […]
Registration age is established by a government document or circumstantial evidence. Birth certificates are crucial for government services and benefits, but not everyone has one. Disputes can arise when records are wrong or inaccessible. Courts can set an official age if necessary. A registration age can be an official age established by a government document […]
Age regression is a hypnosis process used in therapy to restore a client to a younger age or different life to process forgotten experiences. It can be used to treat phobias or uncover buried memories of abuse, but success depends on a person’s susceptibility to hypnosis and vulnerability to therapist suggestions. Past life regression is […]
Compulsory education requires children to attend school or formal education. There is a minimum age for enrollment and a school leaving age, but students can continue attending to earn a diploma. The school leaving age is often set with eligibility for work in mind, and raising it can help address unemployment. The school leaving age […]
Proving age discrimination is difficult as employers can claim unrelated reasons for their decision. Understanding what constitutes age discrimination is important, and gathering hard evidence is crucial to winning a case. Discrimination can occur in hiring, promotion, benefit distribution, and harassment. Proving age discrimination can be extremely difficult depending on the case. It is not […]
Atoms in the solar system, including those in humans, were created billions of years ago in the universe’s beginning or by star processes. Hydrogen was created in the big bang, and heavier elements are formed during extreme astrophysical events. The human body is mostly made up of oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen. The vast majority […]
Legal contract age is the age at which a person can enter into a binding agreement. In most developed countries, minors cannot be bound by contracts, but there are exceptions. The legal age of contract varies by jurisdiction and can be affected by mental capacity and emancipation. Legal contract age refers to how old a […]
Child labor was prevalent in the US during industrialization until minimum age restrictions were established in 1938. Most jobs require a minimum age of 16, but some states allow children to work at age 14. There are exceptions and restrictions for certain industries and tasks, and children must stay in school. Work permits are required […]
The age of the earth is a controversial topic with two main groups: mainstream scientists who use scientific evidence to estimate an age of approximately 4.5 billion years, and creationists who base their beliefs on religion and suggest an age of 4,000 to 10,000 years. Creationists may question the validity of radiometric dating methods and […]
Gerascophobia, or fear of age, is common and often linked to fears of being alone, losing youth and beauty, and dying. In industrialized nations, the cosmetic and anti-aging industry profits from this fear. Severe cases may be linked to body dysmorphic disorder or OCD and require medication or counseling. Fear of age, also known as […]
The Social Security retirement age varies based on the year of birth, with the retirement age gradually increasing from 65 to 67 over a period of more than 20 years. People can apply for benefits at age 62, but the amount received will be reduced. Social Security retirement age is the age at which a […]
A year estate, also known as a term estate or leasehold estate, is a type of lease that allows a tenant to use a property for a specified period of time. It is beneficial for both tenants and owners as it provides consistency in income and specific provisions for rights and responsibilities. If the lease […]
The Bakhshali manuscript, discovered in Pakistan in 1881, contains dot symbols that were used as a placeholder for zero in mathematical calculations between 224 AD and 383 AD, predating Brahmagupta’s text. Other ancient cultures also used similar symbols. Indian astronomer and mathematician Brahmagupta is often credited with writing the first text that used zero as […]
Joan Rivers had multiple plastic surgery procedures including nose jobs, face lifts, liposuction, and Botox injections. She claimed to have had 739 surgeries, but it was likely a joke. Rivers was the first woman to host a late night talk show on network television and was an avid collector of Faberge Eggs. Comedian and outspoken […]
Jeanne Calment, a French woman, lived to be 122 years and 164 days old, attributing her longevity to olive oil, port wine, and chocolate. She smoked until the age of 117 and was the last person to meet Vincent van Gogh. The majority of supercentenarians are female, and the average life expectancy worldwide is 67.2 […]
Gestational age is difficult to calculate accurately, but is typically based on the first day of the mother’s last menstrual cycle. Ultrasound and physical signs of ovulation can provide greater accuracy. Knowing a baby’s true gestational age is important for medical treatment at birth. The age of an unborn baby is known as the gestational […]
The modern human brain is 10% smaller than it was 40,000 years ago, with an average capacity of 5.7 cups. Brain size is not an indicator of intelligence, and theories suggest that cooperation led to a collective intelligence that cost us cranial space but gained us civilization. The sperm whale has the largest brain in […]
Demographics are important for governments and businesses to understand their populations and customers. Age demographics are particularly important for predicting future trends and planning for retirement and healthcare costs. Generational cohorts share cultural experiences and values. Companies use demographics to target their products and marketing strategies, often creating a profile of their ideal customer. The […]
Michael Kearney, diagnosed with ADHD, graduated from the University of South Alabama at age 10. His parents chose to homeschool him, and he earned a master’s degree at age 14. Other young graduates include Adragon De Mello, Kathleen Holtz, and Gregory Smith. Michael Kearney was the youngest ever graduate, receiving a BA in anthropology from […]
