The Largest Living Structure on Earth: a Natural Wonder

The Largest Living Structure on Earth: a Natural Wonder

The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world's largest living structure.

Category: Nature

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The World's Loudest Creature: an Unmatched Acoustic Power

The World's Loudest Creature: an Unmatched Acoustic Power

The Blue Whale is not only the largest creature on Earth, but also the loudest.

Category: Animal

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Sharks Existed Long Before Trees Appeared on Earth

Sharks Existed Long Before Trees Appeared on Earth

In terms of evolution, sharks have been around longer than trees.

Category: Biology

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Echidna's Remarkable Reproduction: a Record of Prolificacy

Echidna's Remarkable Reproduction: a Record of Prolificacy

Echidnas, one of the only mammals that lay eggs, also have a four-headed penis.

Category: Animal

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Discover the Oldest Living Tree on Our Planet's History

Discover the Oldest Living Tree on Our Planet's History

A Bristlecone Pine named 'Methuselah' is approximately over 4,800 years old.

Category: Nature

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Ostriches Possess the Largest Eyes Among All Land Animals

Ostriches Possess the Largest Eyes Among All Land Animals

The eye of an ostrich is bigger than its brain.

Category: Wildlife

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The Eiffel Tower: Once the World's Tallest Structure

The Eiffel Tower: Once the World's Tallest Structure

Until 1930, the Eiffel Tower, located in Paris, France, held the title for the tallest man-made structure worldwide.

Category: Historical

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Exploring the Majestic Pyramids of Giza's Ancient Wonders

Exploring the Majestic Pyramids of Giza's Ancient Wonders

The Pyramids of Giza are not in the middle of a desert as sometimes depicted.

Category: Historical

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The World's Loudest Whip Crack Reaches New Heights

The World's Loudest Whip Crack Reaches New Heights

The crack a whip makes is actually a sonic boom.

Category: Physics

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Empire State Building Boasts Exclusive Zip Code Designation

Empire State Building Boasts Exclusive Zip Code Designation

The Empire State Building in New York City has its own zip code.

Category: Geography

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The Awe-Inspiring Marvel of the Colossal Squid's Existence

The Awe-Inspiring Marvel of the Colossal Squid's Existence

The Colossal Squid is the largest invertebrate on Earth.

Category: Animal

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Asteroid Family Discovery Reveals Oldest Known Origins

Asteroid Family Discovery Reveals Oldest Known Origins

The Flora family is considered the oldest known asteroid family.

Category: Astronomy

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Surprising Fact: Why Hippo's Milk Has a Pinkish Hue

Surprising Fact: Why Hippo's Milk Has a Pinkish Hue

The milk produced by hippos is pink in color.

Category: Wildlife

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How Pound Cake Earned Its Name from a Classic Recipe Formula

How Pound Cake Earned Its Name from a Classic Recipe Formula

The pound cake originated from the UK, with its name deriving from the original recipe.

Category: Unusual

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The Great Pyramids: Constructed by Skilled Labor, Not Slaves

The Great Pyramids: Constructed by Skilled Labor, Not Slaves

Contrary to popular belief, the massive Egyptian structures were not constructed through forced labor but by paid workers.

Category: Historical

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How Astronauts’ Heights Are Affected During Space Missions

How Astronauts’ Heights Are Affected During Space Missions

Astronauts can grow approximately up to two inches taller when they are in space.

Category: Science

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Exploring the Brief and Unique Sleep Patterns of Giraffes

Exploring the Brief and Unique Sleep Patterns of Giraffes

Giraffes sleep for only a few minutes at a time.

Category: Animal

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The Fascinating Hue of Penguin Waste: a Nature Insight

The Fascinating Hue of Penguin Waste: a Nature Insight

The color of a penguin’s poop aids in the understanding of their dietary behavior.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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Surprising Invention Timeline: Lighter Preceded the Match

Surprising Invention Timeline: Lighter Preceded the Match

Though it seems counter-intuitive, the invention of the lighter predates the familiar friction match by several decades.

Category: Unusual

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Unveiling Barbie's True Identity: What's Her Real Name?

Unveiling Barbie's True Identity: What's Her Real Name?

Barbie has a full name that isn't commonly known.

Category: Unusual

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The Birth of Digital Photography: Steven Sasson's Legacy

The Birth of Digital Photography: Steven Sasson's Legacy

The digital camera was initially invented by an engineer at Eastman Kodak in 1975, but the company made a decision against it due to the fear of this invention undermining the photographic film industry.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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How the Microwave Oven Revolutionized Modern Cooking

How the Microwave Oven Revolutionized Modern Cooking

The microwave oven that has become an essential appliance in most homes was invented completely by accident.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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Plants That Naturally Purify and Improve Air Quality Indoors

Plants That Naturally Purify and Improve Air Quality Indoors

Specific indoor plants can actually naturally cleanse the air in your living spaces

Category: Botany

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Exploring the Remarkable Health Benefits of Pineapples

Exploring the Remarkable Health Benefits of Pineapples

Pineapples can help tenderize meat

Category: Cooking

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