WHY we love BACON: The amazing graphic that reveals 150 compouns that contribute to its taste. Reaction of sugar and fat to heating key to aromaResearchers say unique compounds not found in pork were present By Mark Prigg Published: 22:32 GMT, 28 May 2014 | Updated: 23:26 GMT, 28 May 2014 It is a staple of American breakfasts, loved by meat eaters across the world, and has even been blamed for turning vegetarians into meat eaters.
Now researchers say they have solved the mystery of what makes the smell of bacon so attractive. The key, they claim, is the 150 different organic compounds discovered in its aroma. Scroll down for video Why we love bacon: Researchers say the aroma contains 150 different compounds In the original Spanish study, scientists fried the meat, minced it, then passed nitrogen gas over it to collect any volatile organic compounds that were being released.
The collected volatile compounds were then passed through a gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer in order for identification to be carried out. They tried to identify why bacon smelt better than pork. The smart LIGHTER that shames you into quitting smoking: £46 gadget tracks how many cigarettes you light up each day. The Quitbit was created by a pair of Boston-based designers It resembles a Zippo and tracks the number of cigarettes an owner smokesEach time it’s used, it flags up how long it’s been since the user last lit upAn app also tracks this data over longer periods and is used to set goalsKickstarter prices begin at $79 (£46), but it will retail for $149 (£88) Quitbit will be shipped next month and will be available globally By Victoria Woollaston Published: 12:54 GMT, 13 May 2014 | Updated: 13:22 GMT, 13 May 2014 There are already devices that track your steps, weight and calories, but the latest gadget flips health tracking on its head by monitoring how many cigarettes you have.
Instead of encouraging people to smoke more, the smart lighter has been designed to shame them into quitting by revealing the true extent of their habit. The Quitbit smart lighter, pictured, was created by a pair of Boston-based designers and resembles a Zippo lighter. Size: 2.6in x 1.6in x 0.4in (67 x 43 x 10 mm) Oddball Animal Friendships. They say opposites attract, and some animals are proof that innate differences are no match for the power of friendship.
These are some of the most unusual pairings of animals on record: This first tale of exceptional animal friendship is one that has been told on IFLS before. Baloo the bear, Leo the lion, and Shere Kahn the tiger are collectively known as BLT. As cubs, they belonged to a drug dealer who did not properly care for the animals. Eventually, they were rescued by Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary in Georgia. When the staff at Noah’s Ark separated them, due to concerns that they would fight, the three became moody and uncooperative. *Yes, Leo is a boy. Cheetahs and dogs Cheetah conservation is serious work. To make the cats more relaxed, they are given a friend. Though the cheetahs can easily overpower their canine friends, the dogs are the dominant ones in the relationship. Owen and Mzee Hippos rely heavily on social interactions, though tortoises tend to be solitary creatures.
The science behind Rock-Paper-Scissors is revealed by mathematicians. Hundreds of games of Rock-Paper-Scissors were played at Zhejiang University in China to uncover a pattern, which could be exploitedPlayers on a winning streak tended to stick with a particular action, while those that lost switched from from rock, to paper, to scissorsThis 'conditional response’ has never been detected before in Rock-Paper-Scissors By Sarah Griffiths Published: 16:27 GMT, 1 May 2014 | Updated: 18:54 GMT, 1 May 2014 Rock-Paper-Scissors is thought to have been played for more than 2,000 years.
But a strategy for winning the game of chance has evaded mathematicians until now. A team of researchers in China has found that most players use a strategy that appears random, but consists of predictable patterns that an opponent could exploit to win the game. How and Why You Should Fight ALL Traffic Fines by an ex-Police Sergeant. My name is Stan.
I am a retired Sergeant of the Police force for 14 years. I was also a police prosecutor at times, so I know what I am talking about. I spent half my life in Magistrates Court during my time in the Force. I was only ever a very fair copper, and I am proud of my time in the job, looking after the interests of citizens, often to the detriment of my family and my health. I never booked any driver for a trifling offence “ever”. I am so annoyed at what is happening these days, in what I call “Indiscriminate revenue gathering” It is absolutely disgusting. I know how the legal system works, and I know how to beat the system.
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This little piggy went online! Stylish miniature pig becomes an Instagram hit after being pictured wearing an array of outfits. By Wills Robinson Published: 14:05 GMT, 13 April 2014 | Updated: 14:07 GMT, 13 April 2014 Her name is Penelope Popcorn, she is a purebred miniature pig, and her poses have made her an internet sensation.
The stylish swine has 43,000 followers on Instagram because of her snaps, which see her sporting hog-headbands, jaunty jackets and pretty pig ribbons. The one-year-old Juliana pig lives in a house with a mother and her two daughters in California. These 20 Parenting Hacks Are Absolutely Genius. #11 Is The Coolest Thing Ever. Home > Other > These 20 Parenting Hacks Are Absolutely Genius. #11 Is The Coolest Thing Ever Being a parent is a tough, full-time job.
Not only that, but most parents have other full-time jobs so that they can provide for their kids. So, life with children can be stressful. They are blessings that fill our days with smiles, but let’s face it, it can be pretty tough sometimes. That’s why we found these awesome 20 parenting hacks. Bed forts and cardboard slides? 1.) 2.) 3.)