Ralph Teetor, an inductee of the Automotive Hall of Fame, was the brilliant mind behind the modern cruise control system. Interestingly, Ralph never had the experience of driving himself, given he was blind. Yet, he became an iconic inventor in the automotive realm. Automobiles, since their inception, have featured various speed governing systems. The...
Twister, the undeniable life of the party for decades, took a traditional dance floor maneuver and turned it into an uproarious game that left its mark on popular culture. Let’s rewind and revisit the basics of Twister before we delve into how it emerged as a cultural icon. The game’s oversized plastic mat, with...
The question of why visually impaired individuals often sport sunglasses might strike you as puzzling. Similarly puzzling questions revolve around the daily life of those who can’t see. It’s been a buzzing topic for years. The Spectrum of Blindness The popular notion that all blind individuals see complete darkness is a misconception. In reality,...
Monopoly, a classic board game designed to bankrupt your opponents while you amass wealth, often leads to disputes. Despite Monopoly’s rules remaining largely unchanged over the years, the way people play has deviated from the official rule book. Get ready to uncover the ways you’ve probably been playing Monopoly wrong all your life, just...
There’s a widespread myth that’s been circulated for far too long: if you cease your exercise routine, your hard-earned muscles will magically turn into flab. Let’s clear the air on this and set the record straight for our Africa Nova readers. Muscle cells and fat cells are as different as chalk and cheese. They...
Vaccines are an indispensable tool in the fight against deadly diseases. Smallpox, polio, and other viruses have been successfully eliminated, leading to the preservation of millions of lives each year. Although health experts advocate for the flu vaccine, controversy still surrounds its use. In contrast to the widespread misconception about vaccines causing autism, the...