Woman can see 99 million more colors than others. According to Daily Mail, an ordinary person can perceive a million different hues of colors.
The power to distinguish the hues comes from cells in our eyes called cones. In the average person, there are three types of cones each of which is triggered by different wavelengths of light. Discover Magazine explains that most people have three types of cones, and are said to be "trichromats. " 20 Accidental Inventions. Most inventors strive for weeks, months, or years to perfect their products.
(Thomas Edison tried thousands of different light bulb filaments before arriving at the ideal mixture of tungsten.) But sometimes, brilliance strikes by accident. Here's a salute to the scientists, chefs, and everyday folk who stumbled upon greatness – and, more important, shared their mistakes with the world. UPDATE: After great reader feedback, we've added five additional accidental inventions: Stainless steel, plastic, ice cream cones, Post-it Notes, and matches. - Pamela Cyran, Chris Gaylord. News in Science (ABC Science) Why is science important? Top 10 True Stories That Oughta Be Movies. They say truth is stranger than fiction, and in most cases it’s also more interesting.
With this in mind, it seems a shame that Hollywood producers don’t pull from the great lives and stories of history more often. There are plenty of fascinating and absolutely true tales out there that are just waiting to be portrayed on screen. LiveScience. Journal Article Proposal. Robotic Hand Prosthetic. SciShow. Rachel Sussman: The world's oldest living things.