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Scientists have created a' Sonic Black Hole' by simulating a black hole on a small scale using sound waves.
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AnimalsCertain fish species in the Antarctic have the extraordinary ability to produce 'antifreeze proteins' which lower the freezing point of their bodily fluids, allowing them to survive in sub-zero waters.
HistoryA pharmaceutical blunder in the 1930s led to the development of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
FoodBananas are the most radioactive fruit due to the presence of a naturally occurring isotope, Potassium-40.
FoodCanned bread, a WWII innovation, offers long-lasting convenience. Popular in New England and Japan, it's a unique, shelf-stable alternative to fresh bread.
ScienceThe 'Sonic Hedgehog' gene is a protein coding gene in both humans and mice which plays a crucial role in the organization of the brain and body structure during embryonic development.
MysteriesAn intricate network of underground tunnels that spans across Europe to Turkey, which were built during the Stone Age.
NatureAround 10,000 years ago, the Sahara Desert was not a desert at all. Instead, it was filled with lush green vegetation and was home to many large animal species
AnimalsTardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are some of the most resilient creatures on Earth capable of surviving extreme conditions.
AnimalsThe Basenji dog breed, native to Central Africa, is famously known as 'the barkless dog' because it does not bark like other dogs. Instead, it makes unique vocalization sounds likened to yodeling or howling.
MysteriesIn a small town in Honduras, Yoro, there's an annual phenomenon where fish seem to fall from the sky during heavy rain.
FoodDid you know that honey has a musical attribute? Yes, different varieties of honey have been discovered to make different sounds when poured!
AnimalsThe Peacock spider has one of the animal kingdom's most intricate courtship displays where the male presents their colourful abdomen and performs a unique dance.
AnimalsThe popular beverage coffee was reportedly discovered by goats in Ethiopia.
FoodContrary to popular belief, Brussels sprouts do not grow like cabbage or lettuce, instead they grow on a stalk.
ScienceThe bacteria Staphylococcus offers fascinating model systems for interspecies interactions.
ScienceDid you know that iron and ice share a common property? They both are known to shrink when they melt!
EnvironmentAntarctica's largest land animal, the Belgica Antarctica, survives through chitin recycling
AnimalsDespite its misleading name, the 'Flying Lemur' doesn't fly. Instead it glides from tree to tree using a thin membrane of skin stretched between its limbs.
AnimalsCochineal, a bright red dye, is derived from the crushed bodies of scale insects.
FoodContrary to popular belief, fortune cookies did not originate in China, but in early 20th century San Francisco.
AnimalsThere exists a special species of earthworms found only in the town of Pondicherry, Southern India that can produce a vibrant purple pigment
TechnologyIn the 19th century, Serbian inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla developed a method for transmitting power without wires.
NaturePhalaenopsis amabilis, commonly known as the moth orchid, is a flower species that mimics the shape of insects to lure them for pollination
ScienceThe Random Walk Theory is a financial theory that stock market prices cannot be predicted.
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