Biobanks: The Cold Storage Solution for Biological Samples
Did you know that there are facilities called 'Biobanks' that store a diverse range of biological materials at ultra low temperature for scientific research, conservation, and medical purposes?
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The Mind-Bending Implications of the Banach-Tarski Paradox
It's a mathematical concept that states you can theoretically take a solid ball, separate it into a finite number of non-overlapping pieces, and use those pieces to construct two solid balls identical to the original.
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Oasis Wonder: The Forest Thriving in Arid Desert Lands
There exists a forest in the middle of a desert called the Pando Forest, which is also an entity that has been living for over 80,000 years.
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Sea Otters: Masterful Marine Mammals Using Stone Tools
Sea otters are among few animals known to use tools, as they utilize stones to crack open their prey.
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Intriguing Mechanics of the Tractor Beam Trap Explained
Scientists have successfully utilized sound waves to develop 'tractor beams', revolutionizing particle manipulation.
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World's Only Functional Underwater Postbox for Ocean Mail
There is a fully functional post box located under water in Susami Bay, Japan.
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Madagascar's Iconic Baobab: The Remarkable Upside-Down Tree
The Baobab tree, also known as the upside-down tree, is one of the most unique and iconic trees in Madagascar, but this bizarre looking tree has an unusual adaptation that is not widely known.
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Ancient Egypt's Fascinating and Unusual Uses for Lettuce
In ancient Egypt, lettuce was not primarily eaten as a food but was instead regarded as an aphrodisiac and symbol of male fertility.
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Butterflies Use Their Feet to Taste and Detect Food Sources
Did you know butterflies actually taste with their feet?
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The Enigmatic Currency of Yap: The Ancient Stone Money
Rai stones (also known as Yap stones) were used as a form of currency in the island of Yap in Micronesia and they are the world's largest coins.
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Caterpillars Possess an Astounding 4, 000 Individual Muscles
A caterpillar, despite its minuscule size, possesses approximately 4,000 muscles. For reference, humans have only 650.
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Tracing the Birth of Potato Chips: a Culinary History
Potato chips, the popular snack item, were actually created out of spite by a chef in the year 1853.
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The Rise of Kodokushi: Japan's Growing Loneliness Crisis
Kodokushi is a term in Japan for 'lonely death'. It refers to the increasing phenomenon of elderly people dying alone and undiscovered for a long period, especially in densely populated areas.
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Napoleon’s Unlikely Foe: The Rabbit Incident of 1807
In 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte was attacked by a horde of bunnies.
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How Squirrels Help Plant Thousands of Trees Annually
Unintentionally, squirrels contribute significantly to forest regeneration. Their forgotten caches of nuts and acorns turn into seedlings in the spring.
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The Mysterious Decline of Honeybee Populations Worldwide
In a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), worker bees from a beehive abruptly disappear leaving behind the queen and only a few nurse bees to care for the remaining immature bees.
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Exploring the World's Most Dangerous and Lethal Lake
Lake Nyos in Cameroon is known as the Deadliest Lake in the world due to a lethal gas eruption that occurred in 1986.
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Unraveling the Thunderous Impact of a Shrimp's Sonic Boom
The Pistol Shrimp, one of the tiniest shrimps in existence, can produce a decibel level louder than a jet engine.
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Mystery of Gravity Hills: The Optical Illusion Explained
An optical illusion where a car appears to roll uphill against gravity on a slightly slope road, known as 'gravity hill'.
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Surinam Toad's Fascinating Reproductive Method Unveiled
The Surinam toad, Pipa pipa, has a unique and somewhat unsettling reproductive behavior: the female carries the fertilized eggs embedded in her back until they hatch.
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The Iconic Owl at Bohemian Grove: Mysteries and Symbolism
Bohemian Grove, an exclusive men's club used by American elites, features a 40-foot owl as its central symbol.
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Exploring the Exceptional Characteristics of Graphene
Graphene, a one-atom thick sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, is one of the strongest and lightest materials known to humanity.
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Intriguing Cosmic Radio Bursts Baffle Astronomers Worldwide
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are extremely powerful emissions of radio waves detected from outer space, with origins still unknown to scientists.
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The True Chemical Composition Behind Pencil 'Lead' Explained
Contrary to what its name implies, a pencil 'lead' contains no lead at all. In fact, it is made from graphite.
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