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Discover the Surprising History Behind Fortune Cookies

Contrary to popular belief, fortune cookies did not originate in China, but in early 20th century San Francisco.

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Unveiling the Mysteries of Pondicherry's Purple Earthworms

There exists a special species of earthworms found only in the town of Pondicherry, Southern India that can produce a vibrant purple pigment

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Innovative Advances in Wireless Electrical Power Transfer

In the 19th century, Serbian inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla developed a method for transmitting power without wires.

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The Moth Orchid: Nature's Clever Insect Mimicry Masterpiece

Phalaenopsis amabilis, commonly known as the moth orchid, is a flower species that mimics the shape of insects to lure them for pollination

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Understanding the Principles of the Random Walk Theory

The Random Walk Theory is a financial theory that stock market prices cannot be predicted.

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Exploring Alaska's Mysterious and Quiet Ghost Town

A peculiar phenomenon called 'the whispering of Alaska' creates an audibly silent city, despite its bustling activities.

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Fascinating Insights into the Venomous Nature of Shrews

Did you know that the Northern Short-tailed Shrew is one of the very few mammals with a venomous bite?

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Mysterious Phenomenon: The Enigma of Star Jelly Explained

Star jelly, also known as star rot and astromyxin, is a gelatinous substance that supposedly falls during meteor showers. Its origin remains unexplained.

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Harnessing Graffiti Art to Generate Sustainable Electricity

There's a pioneering technology that turns graffiti into electricity using sunlight, by a group of visionary scientists.

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Investigation Uncovers Radioactive Contaminants in Honey

In Turkey's Black Sea region, honey can be naturally radioactive.

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The Persistent Urban Soundscape of Vibrant Mexico City

Mexico City has a mystery humming sound that only some people can hear, and its origin remains unknown.

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Intriguing Facts About Potato's Natural Radioactivity

Potatoes naturally contain slight amounts of radioactive material.

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Unveiling the Hidden Mysteries of Fireflies' Glowing Realm

Did you know that fireflies or lightning bugs aren't actually flies or bugs but are types a beetle?

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The Remarkable Discovery of Earth's Natural Nuclear Reactor

Did you know that the Earth once had a naturally occurring nuclear fission reactor?

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How Potato Chips Were Invented by Accident and Became a Hit

Potato chips, a ubiquitous snack, were accidentally invented by a chef in the United States while trying to appease an unhappy customer.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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Evergreen Strawberries: The Perpetual Fruit Generators

Day-Neutral or Everbearing strawberries, unlike their summer-producing counterparts, can bear fruit virtually year-round in mild climates.

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The Mysterious Voyage of the Baobab Tree on Water Waves

The Savuti Camp is home to a mystery: Namely, a fully-grown and living Baobab tree that floats on a lagoon with its roots partially submerged in the water.

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The Quiet Drama Unfolding Within the Lives of Trees

Trees, contrary to popular belief, are not silent or passive organisms but have a complex communicative network beneath the soil.

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Astounding Encounter: The Shooting Star Strikes the Car

A car part was used as a dominant prop in the classic musical film 'The Sound Of Music.'

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The Surprising Antibacterial Properties of Dragon Blood

Komodo dragons, the world's largest living lizards, have blood with surprisingly effective antibacterial properties.

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Hilarious and Thought-Provoking: The Ig Nobel Prize Explored

An unusual annual event hosted at Harvard University which honours unusual and imaginative research projects from around the world.

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Exploring the Absence of Sound in the Vastness of Space

Sound can't travel in space due to the lack of medium.

Category: Science

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Serendipitous Creation: The Birth of the Color Mauve

The color mauve was accidentally discovered by an 18-year-old chemist named Sir William Henry Perkin while attempting to create a synthetic quinine, a treatment for malaria.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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Earthworms: Unsung Heroes in Environmental Maintenance

Earthworms are known to improve soil fertility and agricultural productivity, but they also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon.

Category: Science

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Welcome to I Had No Clue!

Discover the Surprising History Behind Fortune Cookies

Contrary to popular belief, fortune cookies did not originate in China, but in early 20th century San Francisco.

Unveiling the Mysteries of Pondicherry's Purple Earthworms

There exists a special species of earthworms found only in the town of Pondicherry, Southern India that can produce a vibrant purple pigment

Innovative Advances in Wireless Electrical Power Transfer

In the 19th century, Serbian inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla developed a method for transmitting power without wires.

The Moth Orchid: Nature's Clever Insect Mimicry Masterpiece

Phalaenopsis amabilis, commonly known as the moth orchid, is a flower species that mimics the shape of insects to lure them for pollination

Understanding the Principles of the Random Walk Theory

The Random Walk Theory is a financial theory that stock market prices cannot be predicted.

Exploring Alaska's Mysterious and Quiet Ghost Town

A peculiar phenomenon called 'the whispering of Alaska' creates an audibly silent city, despite its bustling activities.

Fascinating Insights into the Venomous Nature of Shrews

Did you know that the Northern Short-tailed Shrew is one of the very few mammals with a venomous bite?

Mysterious Phenomenon: The Enigma of Star Jelly Explained

Star jelly, also known as star rot and astromyxin, is a gelatinous substance that supposedly falls during meteor showers. Its origin remains unexplained.

Harnessing Graffiti Art to Generate Sustainable Electricity

There's a pioneering technology that turns graffiti into electricity using sunlight, by a group of visionary scientists.

Investigation Uncovers Radioactive Contaminants in Honey

In Turkey's Black Sea region, honey can be naturally radioactive.

The Persistent Urban Soundscape of Vibrant Mexico City

Mexico City has a mystery humming sound that only some people can hear, and its origin remains unknown.

Intriguing Facts About Potato's Natural Radioactivity

Potatoes naturally contain slight amounts of radioactive material.

Unveiling the Hidden Mysteries of Fireflies' Glowing Realm

Did you know that fireflies or lightning bugs aren't actually flies or bugs but are types a beetle?

The Remarkable Discovery of Earth's Natural Nuclear Reactor

Did you know that the Earth once had a naturally occurring nuclear fission reactor?

How Potato Chips Were Invented by Accident and Became a Hit

Potato chips, a ubiquitous snack, were accidentally invented by a chef in the United States while trying to appease an unhappy customer.

Evergreen Strawberries: The Perpetual Fruit Generators

Day-Neutral or Everbearing strawberries, unlike their summer-producing counterparts, can bear fruit virtually year-round in mild climates.

The Mysterious Voyage of the Baobab Tree on Water Waves

The Savuti Camp is home to a mystery: Namely, a fully-grown and living Baobab tree that floats on a lagoon with its roots partially submerged in the water.

The Quiet Drama Unfolding Within the Lives of Trees

Trees, contrary to popular belief, are not silent or passive organisms but have a complex communicative network beneath the soil.

Astounding Encounter: The Shooting Star Strikes the Car

A car part was used as a dominant prop in the classic musical film 'The Sound Of Music.'

The Surprising Antibacterial Properties of Dragon Blood

Komodo dragons, the world's largest living lizards, have blood with surprisingly effective antibacterial properties.

Hilarious and Thought-Provoking: The Ig Nobel Prize Explored

An unusual annual event hosted at Harvard University which honours unusual and imaginative research projects from around the world.

Exploring the Absence of Sound in the Vastness of Space

Sound can't travel in space due to the lack of medium.

Serendipitous Creation: The Birth of the Color Mauve

The color mauve was accidentally discovered by an 18-year-old chemist named Sir William Henry Perkin while attempting to create a synthetic quinine, a treatment for malaria.

Earthworms: Unsung Heroes in Environmental Maintenance

Earthworms are known to improve soil fertility and agricultural productivity, but they also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon.

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