Why can’t you visit these 8 countries?
There is a list of places that are simply not open to tourism and, if you somehow manage to visit them, what can happen to you there is dangerous: in one of these countries, you expose yourself to being flogged, and in another, you can’t move without an armored vehicle.
Did you know that there is a "North Korea" in Africa, BRAINBOX explain it to you below.
What happens if we push the human body to the limit?
Anna Bagenholm was trapped under a sheet of ice for more than an hour and managed to survive. Like her, cases of survival to extreme levels are repeated, but what is our true limit?
Below, BRAINBOX tells you six limits that human beings should never break if they want to stay alive.
PS: Would you believe that sleep is one of them?
The benefits of sleeping without pajamas
Going to bed without clothes is an alternative that many find more comfortable. However, this practice not only leaves you freer, it could even help you lose weight.
However, you have to be very careful because there are 3 factors that could harm you when doing it and BRAINBOX explains them in this animation.
The names of European countries, explained
A few weeks ago, we explained the origins of the names of almost all the countries in Latin America, and now it's our turn to look at the Old Continent. Did you know that Spain was named after a rodent, or that England’s name could come from mathematics, for example?
BRAINBOX takes you on a trip around Europe and explains why its countries are so named.
The pastor who deceived his community
Jimmy Swaggart was one of the most recognized characters on American television in the late 80. His religious sermons were broadcasted all over the country and even internationally. His direct and critical style earned him many fervent followers, but a scandal would end up throwing his career into the garbage can.
BRAINBOX tells you what happened to the controversial preacher.
How did this shipwreck survive in Antarctica?
In 1914, Ernest Shackleton set sail for Antarctica with the intention of conquering the pole, but his adventure ended in the way he least expected.
His ship "Endurance" was trapped in the ice and his journey became a cinematic survival odyssey.
The princess who became a meme
Legend has it that the beauty of Fatemeh Khanum, daughter of the king of Persia at the end of the 19th century, earned her more than a hundred suitors, thirteen of whom even attempted against their own lives when they were rejected by her. However, her physique was nowhere near what our society considered "beautiful", and all because of a simple feature on her face that turned her into a meme online.
BRAINBOX tells you why this princess, a feminist icon, unfairly became an object of ridicule.
The woman who went from neglect to ultimate fame
After a childhood full of deprivation, including wearing clothes made from potato sacks and an early pregnancy, this African American woman managed to get ahead thanks to her tenacity, charisma and empathy. Today, she is one of the most famous television hosts in history, whose famous show broke rating records over more than two decades.
Today, BRAINBOX tells you more about this inspiring story.
Cleopatra's naughty secret
Cleopatra's power has attracted attention for centuries. At first it was attributed to her beauty, but some historians say it was due to a practice she carried out when no one was watching.
The pharaoh was called "she who gapes wide for 10,000 men", and it’s said that thanks to this she gained the support of powerful people of her time. However, this isn’t the only explanation that explains her power.
Why don't planes cross the Pacific Ocean?
Airline pilots have a strange habit: they avoid the Pacific Ocean. You may think it’s a safety issue, but there are two factors that determine this decision.
To understand them, we have to measure the effectiveness of world maps and also know that there are several natural phenomena in the sky.
