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The Neglected Eruption of Mount Toba: a Human Catastrophe

Approximately 74,000 years ago, a super eruption from Mount Toba occurred in present-day Indonesia. Its impact was so profound that it nearly caused the extinction of the human race.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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How a Mistake Created the Popular Super Soaker Water Gun

The Super Soaker, a popular water gun, was accidentally invented by a NASA engineer while working on heat pumps.

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Unraveling the Enigma: The Ancient Antikythera Mechanism

An ancient Greek device known as the Antikythera Mechanism has been dubbed the world's first analog computer. Discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece, it dates back to around 100 BCE and features intricate gears and dials that could predict astronomical positions and eclipses with remarkable precision.

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Catastrophic Gas Release: The Lake Monoun Tragedy Unveiled

A lake in Cameroon, Lake Monoun, exploded in 1984, causing the death of 37 people. The cause was discovered to be a sudden release of CO2 from its depths.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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Plants' Hidden Language: How They Communicate in Silence

Plants communicate with each other using an underground network of fungi, often referred to as the 'Wood Wide Web'.

Category: Science

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Sweat Bees Attracted to Human Tears Due to Salt Content

Some species of bees, known as sweat bees, surprisingly prefer human tears over nectar due to their sodium content.

Category: Science

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The Magic of the Miracle Berry: a Flavor-Altering Fruit

A berry that changes your taste perception, making sour foods taste sweet.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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Exploring the Enigmatic Taos Hum Phenomenon in New Mexico

A low-frequency sound has been heard by locals and visitors alike in Taos, New Mexico, but it is still untraceable.

Category: Unusual

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The Extraordinary Existence of 'Nasa's Golden Record'

In a remarkable endeavor to communicate with potential extraterrestrial life, NASA sent two phonograph records into space in 1977 containing sounds and images epitomizing the diversity of life on Earth.

Category: Science

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Understanding the Mystery Behind Unexplained Traffic Jams

Traffic jams can occur without any apparent cause.

Category: Science

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Unique Fingered Insects: Exploring the Fascinating Dactyls

A group of insects called Ptiliidae, commonly known as feathering beetles, are minute in size, some even smaller than a single grain of sand. Despite their size, they have the full complement of body parts that more giant insects have.

Category: Science

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Transmission Risks: Can You Catch a Disease from Books?

It is possible to catch a disease or get sick from an old book due to the microbes and bacteria that can survive within its pages.

Category: Science

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Teflon: Chemistry's Revolutionary, Yet Overlooked Marvel

Teflon, a material commonly known for its non-stick properties in cookware, was accidentally discovered by a chemist named Roy Plunkett.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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Fascinating Facts About the Unusual Octopus Stinkhorn Fungus

Clathrus archeri, also known as Devil’s Fingers or Octopus Stinkhorn, is a unique species of fungus that resembles an octopus.

Category: Science

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Catatumbo Lightning: Nature's Never-Ending Storm Show

A natural marvel known as the Catatumbo Lightning in Venezuela, a storm containing millions of lightning strikes has been raging for hundreds of years.

Category: Science

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Unlocking the Hidden Techniques for Mastering New Languages

Learn a language by reading children's books in that language.

Category: DIY

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Astonishing Wing Speed of the Hummingbird in Flight

Hummingbirds hold the record for the fastest wing beat speed among birds, with a staggering average of 50-80 beats per second.

Category: Science

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Tracing Bluetooth's Evolution: from Humble Beginnings to Now

Bluetooth was named after a 10th-century Scandinavian king, and the symbol of his initials is in ancient runes.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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Understanding the Elusive Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon

The Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, also known as frequency bias or illusion, is a psychological effect where once you notice something for the first time, you tend to notice it more often everywhere else.

Category: Science

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Chernobyl's Radiotrophic Fungi: Nature's Unlikely Survivors

A type of fungi discovered in Chernobyl that converts radiation into energy for growth.

Category: Science

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Noctiluca Scintillans: Nature's Bioluminescent Sea Sparkle

Noctiluca scintillans, commonly known as 'sea sparkle', is a type of phytoplankton that glows in the dark.

Category: Science

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Exploring the Ketsueki-Gata Personality Theory in Japan

In Japan, asking for one's blood type, or Ketsueki-gata is as common as asking for an astrological sign in Western countries. This is based on the belief that someone's blood type affects their personality.

Category: Hard to Believe

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Glass Frogs Boast Stunningly Transparent Abdominal Skin

Glass frogs are unique creatures with transparent abdominal skin that allows viewing their internal organs.

Category: Science

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The Mysterious and Unpredicted Patterns of Pitch Behavior

Pitch, a tar derivative, is classed as a very thick or viscous liquid despite looking and feeling like a solid.

Category: Science

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The Neglected Eruption of Mount Toba: a Human Catastrophe

Approximately 74,000 years ago, a super eruption from Mount Toba occurred in present-day Indonesia. Its impact was so profound that it nearly caused the extinction of the human race.

How a Mistake Created the Popular Super Soaker Water Gun

The Super Soaker, a popular water gun, was accidentally invented by a NASA engineer while working on heat pumps.

Unraveling the Enigma: The Ancient Antikythera Mechanism

Catastrophic Gas Release: The Lake Monoun Tragedy Unveiled

A lake in Cameroon, Lake Monoun, exploded in 1984, causing the death of 37 people. The cause was discovered to be a sudden release of CO2 from its depths.

Plants' Hidden Language: How They Communicate in Silence

Plants communicate with each other using an underground network of fungi, often referred to as the 'Wood Wide Web'.

Sweat Bees Attracted to Human Tears Due to Salt Content

Some species of bees, known as sweat bees, surprisingly prefer human tears over nectar due to their sodium content.

The Magic of the Miracle Berry: a Flavor-Altering Fruit

A berry that changes your taste perception, making sour foods taste sweet.

Exploring the Enigmatic Taos Hum Phenomenon in New Mexico

A low-frequency sound has been heard by locals and visitors alike in Taos, New Mexico, but it is still untraceable.

The Extraordinary Existence of 'Nasa's Golden Record'

In a remarkable endeavor to communicate with potential extraterrestrial life, NASA sent two phonograph records into space in 1977 containing sounds and images epitomizing the diversity of life on Earth.

Understanding the Mystery Behind Unexplained Traffic Jams

Traffic jams can occur without any apparent cause.

Unique Fingered Insects: Exploring the Fascinating Dactyls

A group of insects called Ptiliidae, commonly known as feathering beetles, are minute in size, some even smaller than a single grain of sand. Despite their size, they have the full complement of body parts that more giant insects have.

Transmission Risks: Can You Catch a Disease from Books?

It is possible to catch a disease or get sick from an old book due to the microbes and bacteria that can survive within its pages.

Teflon: Chemistry's Revolutionary, Yet Overlooked Marvel

Teflon, a material commonly known for its non-stick properties in cookware, was accidentally discovered by a chemist named Roy Plunkett.

Fascinating Facts About the Unusual Octopus Stinkhorn Fungus

Clathrus archeri, also known as Devil’s Fingers or Octopus Stinkhorn, is a unique species of fungus that resembles an octopus.

Catatumbo Lightning: Nature's Never-Ending Storm Show

A natural marvel known as the Catatumbo Lightning in Venezuela, a storm containing millions of lightning strikes has been raging for hundreds of years.

Unlocking the Hidden Techniques for Mastering New Languages

Learn a language by reading children's books in that language.

Astonishing Wing Speed of the Hummingbird in Flight

Hummingbirds hold the record for the fastest wing beat speed among birds, with a staggering average of 50-80 beats per second.

Tracing Bluetooth's Evolution: from Humble Beginnings to Now

Bluetooth was named after a 10th-century Scandinavian king, and the symbol of his initials is in ancient runes.

Understanding the Elusive Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon

The Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, also known as frequency bias or illusion, is a psychological effect where once you notice something for the first time, you tend to notice it more often everywhere else.

Chernobyl's Radiotrophic Fungi: Nature's Unlikely Survivors

A type of fungi discovered in Chernobyl that converts radiation into energy for growth.

Noctiluca Scintillans: Nature's Bioluminescent Sea Sparkle

Noctiluca scintillans, commonly known as 'sea sparkle', is a type of phytoplankton that glows in the dark.

Exploring the Ketsueki-Gata Personality Theory in Japan

In Japan, asking for one's blood type, or Ketsueki-gata is as common as asking for an astrological sign in Western countries. This is based on the belief that someone's blood type affects their personality.

Glass Frogs Boast Stunningly Transparent Abdominal Skin

Glass frogs are unique creatures with transparent abdominal skin that allows viewing their internal organs.

The Mysterious and Unpredicted Patterns of Pitch Behavior

Pitch, a tar derivative, is classed as a very thick or viscous liquid despite looking and feeling like a solid.

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