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Discovering the Unique Characteristics of the Bigon Shape

A bigon is a two-dimensional geometric figure with two corners or 'vertices' and two sides or 'edges'. It is considered an illegal geometric figure in traditional geometry

Category: Science

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Discover the Enigmatic Beauty of Australia's Pink Lake

Lake Hillier in Australia is a bright pink color and scientists aren't sure why

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Exploring the Innovative Design of the Seagoing Tank

The Duplex Drive (DD) Tank, best known as a 'swimming' Sherman, was an innovative design that aimed to solve infantry's support issues during invasions. Unfortunately, it also gained notoriety for its high number of losses during D-Day.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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The Doorbell Invention Inspired by Inner Ear Anatomy

The invention of the electric doorbell was inspired by our body's inner ear anatomy, specifically the hammer and anvil mechanism.

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Understanding the Curious Dynamics of Elevator's Paradox

The 'Elevator Paradox' is a lesser-known phenomenon that explains why elevators seem to mostly go in one direction when you're waiting for them.

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Bubble Wrap Was Actually Intended to Be 3D Wallpaper

The ubiquitous packaging material, Bubble Wrap, which is well known for protecting mail-order products (and for being fun to pop), was originally invented to serve as a trendy new type of textured wallpaper.

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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.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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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.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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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

Category: Random Fun Fact

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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.

Category: Unusual

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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.

Category: Science

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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.

Category: Accidental Discoveries

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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.

Category: DIY

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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.

Category: Science

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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'.

Category: Science

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Welcome to I Had No Clue!

Discovering the Unique Characteristics of the Bigon Shape

A bigon is a two-dimensional geometric figure with two corners or 'vertices' and two sides or 'edges'. It is considered an illegal geometric figure in traditional geometry

Discover the Enigmatic Beauty of Australia's Pink Lake

Lake Hillier in Australia is a bright pink color and scientists aren't sure why

Exploring the Innovative Design of the Seagoing Tank

The Duplex Drive (DD) Tank, best known as a 'swimming' Sherman, was an innovative design that aimed to solve infantry's support issues during invasions. Unfortunately, it also gained notoriety for its high number of losses during D-Day.

The Doorbell Invention Inspired by Inner Ear Anatomy

The invention of the electric doorbell was inspired by our body's inner ear anatomy, specifically the hammer and anvil mechanism.

Understanding the Curious Dynamics of Elevator's Paradox

The 'Elevator Paradox' is a lesser-known phenomenon that explains why elevators seem to mostly go in one direction when you're waiting for them.

Bubble Wrap Was Actually Intended to Be 3D Wallpaper

The ubiquitous packaging material, Bubble Wrap, which is well known for protecting mail-order products (and for being fun to pop), was originally invented to serve as a trendy new type of textured wallpaper.

How Forests Contribute to Rainfall: a Natural Phenomenon

Trees have the ability to generate their own rain and influence local weather system.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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