How Forests Contribute to Rainfall: a Natural Phenomenon
Trees have the ability to generate their own rain and influence local weather system.
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The Massive Reach of Brazil's Termite Supercolony Revealed
In Northeast Brazil, a termite supercolony extends over an area equivalent to the size of Great Britain.
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Meet Bathynomus Raksasa: The Enormous Deep-Sea Isopod
Recently discovered, the Bathynomus raksasa or the supergiant isopod stands out as an oddity of the marine world. Found in the Indian Ocean's deep waters, it's one of the largest isopods known so far.
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Unexpected Discovery of Cosmic Microwave Background
The cosmic microwave background radiation that fills up the universe was discovered accidently by two radio astronomers, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, while they were trying to eliminate noise from an antenna.
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Chess Master Triumphs While Playing Entirely Blindfolded
A chess player named Timur Gareyev played 48 games of chess simultaneously while blindfolded, setting a world record.
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Albert Hofmann's Groundbreaking Discovery of Lsd's Effects
Albert Hofmann, a Swiss chemist, unintentionally discovered the psychedelic effects of LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) in 1943.
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Mysterious Portrait: The Face Found on the Barroom Floor
An unknown artist's masterpiece in the middle of Teller House bar in Central City, Colorado
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The First Accidental Discovery of Artificial Blue Pigment
Chemist Mas Subramanian and his team accidentally discovered a new vibrant shade of blue known as YInMn Blue in 2009 while experimenting on materials for electronics.
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Unraveling the Enigma of the Sailendra Dynasty's Vanishing
The Sailendra Dynasty, an influential maritime Southeast Asian empire during 8th and 9th centuries AD, just disappeared without definite reason.
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Exploring the Mysteries of the Enigmatic Voynich Manuscript
The Voynich Manuscript is a mysterious, hand-written and illustrated book that’s content, written in an unknown language or code, has confused scholars and cryptographers since its discovery.
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Construction Workers' Tea Ritual During the Hoover Dam Build
Construction of the Hoover Dam made use of huge amounts of 'builders tea' to reduce heat stress among workers.
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Understanding the Causes and Effects of Coastal Sea Foam
Sea foam is a rare natural phenomenon where certain conditions cause the sea to create foam, often found on beaches and coastal areas.
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Surprising Origins: The Invention Journey of Inkjet Printers
The creation of Inkjet printers was an accidental discovery by a Canon engineer, Ichiro Endo in 1951.
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Edible Spoons: an Eco-Friendly Revolution in Cutlery
Edible spoons made from dough provide an eco-friendly alternative to disposable cutlery. Baked until crispy, they can be flavored and enhance the dining experience while reducing waste.
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Nature's Underground Network: The Fascinating Wood Wide Web
The 'Wood Wide Web' is a network of microscopic fungi that interconnects plants and trees through their root system.
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The Birth and Development of Infrared Photography Techniques
Infrared photography, which allows us to see objects normally invisible to the naked eye, was accidentally discovered by Robert W. Wood in 1910.
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Exploring the Cognitive Potential of Slime Molds in Nature
Physarum polycephalum, also known as 'the many-headed slime', is a common single-celled organism that possesses abilities to learn and remember despite lacking a brain.
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Exploring the Magical Glow of Bioluminescent Ocean Waves
Bioluminescent waves are a beautiful but lesser-known natural phenomenon caused by a type of microorganism in the ocean. The resulting display is commonly referred to as 'Sea Sparkle'.
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The Baikonur Cosmodrome's Location Has Changed Countries
The Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world's first and largest operational space launch facility, was originally located in the Kazakh SSR under Soviet Union. However, post the dissolution of USSR, it now technically lies within the independent Republic of Kazakhstan.
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How Lsd Was Discovered by Accident: a Serendipitous Event
Albert Hofmann, a Swiss chemist working at Sandoz laboratories, unintentionally discovered the potential effects of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) in 1943.
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From Modest Origins: The Genesis of Worcestershire Sauce
Worcestershire sauce was accidentally invented during an attempt to replicate a Bengali recipe.
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Unveiling the Waggle Dance: Inside the Secret Life of Bees
Bees communicate with each other through a unique dance known as the 'waggle dance', enabling them to relay precise information about the location of food sources.
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How Potato Chips Were First Discovered and Popularized
Potato chips, a well-loved snack worldwide, were actually discovered accidentally.
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The Astonishing Blue Hues of Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees
Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees (Eucalyptus deglupta) shed their bark in strips, revealing unique vibrant hues beneath.
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