Things I Learned Today - 1st April 2019

Antoine Lavoisier (Wikimedia Commons)

- Antoine Lavoisier, the scientist considered to be the 'father of modern chemistry', was executed at the height of the French Revolution.

- The Italian equivalent of the Oscars are named after Donatello's statue of David.

- Mosquitos have less sex and are less likely to bite you if they hear Skrillex playing.

- Large fish sometimes eat ducks and other birds.

- 'Smdh' means 'shaking my damn head'.