Ancient Popcorn: a Historical Snack from Early Civilizations
Popcorn was consumed by ancient civilizations, even before pottery was invented.
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The Remarkable Torpor State of Hummingbirds Explained
Hummingbirds enter a state called 'torpor' every night, which significantly reduces their metabolic function to conserve energy. This is a crucial adaptation for survival due to these birds' high-energy lifestyle.
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The Continuous Hum of Earth: a Mysterious Natural Phenomenon
Scientists have discovered that the Earth is always humming and producing a constant vibration even in the absence of earthquakes.
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Innovative Technique: Advanced Methods in Antenna Suturing
A medical technique where wounds are stitched using the antennas of beetles instead of traditional materials.
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The Revolutionary Medical Breakthrough of Medicinal Mould
Despite common beliefs, the discovery of Penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 was quite unsystematic and majorly a product of unanticipated circumstances.
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Unveiling Teixobactin: a Breakthrough in Antibiotic Research
Teixobactin is a recently discovered antibiotic, found as a result of an innovative method of culturing bacteria from soil.
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The Hidden Delicacy of Italy: Exploring Casu Marzu Cheese
Casu Marzu is a type of cheese from Sardinia, Italy known for being infested with live insect larvae, usually made from sheep milk.
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Colorful Celebrations: Oaxaca's Annual Radish Festival
In Oaxaca, Mexico, there is an annual event known as 'La Noche de Los Rabanos', or 'Night of the Radishes'. It features elaborate scenes carved from radishes.
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The Solitary Sentinel: The Iconic Tree of Ténéré Desert
Once considered the most isolated tree on Earth, the Tree of Ténéré stood alone for decades in the heart of the Sahara Desert.
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Lunar Seismic Activity Linked to Underground Salt Deposits
Moonquakes are caused because the Moon's surface is shrinking like a grape due to cooling of an ocean of molten rock beneath its surface.
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Gypsum: The Ancient Rock Forming Over Thousands of Years
It may sound hard to believe, but certain types of rocks, specifically gypsum rocks, can grow and lengthen over time in the right conditions.
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Anesthetic Discovery Made During a Celebration Event
A medical doctor in the 19th century discovered the anesthetic properties of nitrous oxide, quite accidentally during a party.
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Microchimerism: Understanding the Existence of Foreign Cells
Microchimerism is a phenomenon where an individual's body harbors cells or genetic material from another individual, typically the mother or a sibling.
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Unveiling the Hidden Melodies Within Shifting Sands
Different types of sand can create different musical notes when they are made to slip down a slope.
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Understanding the Complexities of Hyper Igm Syndrome
Hyper IgM Syndrome is a very rare disease caused by mutations in a gene located in the X chromosome. It affects approximately 1 in 1,000,000 individuals globally.
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The Bridge of Scale: an Architectural Marvel Spanning Ages
A scale that was accidentally invented to measure the local gravitation in a place using a bridge.
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Understanding the Hydrogen Permeability Paradox in Materials
Hydrogen, one of the smallest molecules, can permeate many materials, including those that are completely impervious to other gases. This phenomenon is known as Hydrogen Permeability.
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Unexpected Insights: Uncovering New Insulation Properties
Researchers accidentally discovered that high-density form of polyethylene plastic can block out nearly all heat radiation.
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The Fascinating Story of Tycho Brahe's Iconic Silver Nose
16th-century astronomer Tycho Brahe wore a prosthetic silver nose after losing part of his real one in a duel.
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Unveiling the Unexpected History of the Modern Treadmill
Far from its present use for fitness, treadmills were initially used as punishment in prisons during the 19th century.
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Bee Communication and Behavior
Bees do a waggle dance in order to communicate precise coordinates of food sources.
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Unveiling the Origins of the Accurate Heart Symbol Mystery
Despite our hearts’ anatomical differences from the symbolic heart drawings we use, scientists have found a plant that accurately resembles a heart diagram.
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Remarkable Sensory Speed of the Star-Nosed Mole Uncovered
Did you know the star-nosed mole has one of the quickest and most sensitive touch responses in the animal kingdom?
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The Vibrant and Colorful Marine Underwater Dance Party
Many species of marine life such as squids, shrimp, and other deep-sea creatures have the natural ability to produce light internally (bioluminescence) to attract mates or deter predators.
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