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The Invisible Ocean Living Inside Every Breath You Take

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The Invisible Ocean Living Inside Every Breath You Take

The atmosphere harbors a vast, largely unmapped ecosystem of airborne microorganisms that travel thousands of miles, influence weather patterns, seed clouds, and may be quietly shaping human health in ways science is only beginning to understand.

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Star-Nosed Mole: an Animal with an Extraordinary Nose

Animals

Star-Nosed Mole: an Animal with an Extraordinary Nose

The Star-nosed Mole has 22 pink appendages ringed around its snout in star shape that are used to identify food by touch. Its nose is one of the most sensitive on Earth.

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Discover the Silent Sanctuary: The Quietest Room Ever Built

Records

Discover the Silent Sanctuary: The Quietest Room Ever Built

'Orfield Laboratories' in Minneapolis, Minnesota, holds the Guinness Book record for 'the quietest place on earth'.

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Aspartame: The Accidental Discovery of a Sweetener

Food

Aspartame: The Accidental Discovery of a Sweetener

Aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener used in many diet and sugar-free foods, was discovered accidentally by a scientist who was actually working on an anti-ulcer drug.

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Unraveling the Mysteries of the Strawflower Centipede Puzzle

Animals

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Strawflower Centipede Puzzle

A unique species of centipede was discovered by accident in strawflower artworks

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How a Surprising Mishap Led to the Creation of Safety Glass

History

How a Surprising Mishap Led to the Creation of Safety Glass

Safety glass, widely used in car windshields today, was an accidental discovery by French chemist Édouard Bénédictus in 1903.

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The Invention and Impact of Vulcanized Rubber Technology

Technology

The Invention and Impact of Vulcanized Rubber Technology

Vulcanized rubber, a versatile and vital material used across numerous industries today, was discovered accidentally.

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The Discovery of the Principle of Superconductivity

Science

The Discovery of the Principle of Superconductivity

The principle of superconductivity was discovered accidentally by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, a Dutch physicist, in 1911.

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Stressed Plants Emit High-Frequency Sounds, Study Reveals

Science

Stressed Plants Emit High-Frequency Sounds, Study Reveals

Recent scientific discoveries indicate that certain plants emit ultrasonic sound frequencies (inaudible to the human ear) when under stress or in poor health.

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Crafty Octopus Constructs Custom Underwater Dwellings

Animals

Crafty Octopus Constructs Custom Underwater Dwellings

There's a species of octopus named the veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) that carries around coconut shells as a means of protection and shelter.

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Timepiece Endures: The Watch That Withstood Atomic Blast

History

Timepiece Endures: The Watch That Withstood Atomic Blast

A Seiko pocket watch survived the atomic bombings in Hiroshima, and it is still functional.

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Unveiling Epping Forest's Concealed Wwii Bomb Craters

History

Unveiling Epping Forest's Concealed Wwii Bomb Craters

In the verdant beauty of the Epping Forest in London, there are hidden World War II bomb pits which were dug as part of Britain's air defense strategy during the war.

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The True Color of Polar Bear Fur: a Surprising Revelation

Animals

The True Color of Polar Bear Fur: a Surprising Revelation

Contrary to popular belief, polar bears don't have white fur. Their fur is actually transparent and appears white because it reflects light.

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Fungi That Can Break Down Plastic: Nature's Unique Solution

Environment

Fungi That Can Break Down Plastic: Nature's Unique Solution

There are certain types of fungi that can actually consume plastic.

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Massive Brazilian Termite Mounds Can Be Seen from Space

Animals

Massive Brazilian Termite Mounds Can Be Seen from Space

The largest network of termite mounds on Earth, created by the termite species Syntermes dirus in Brazil, is visible from space and dates back thousands of years.

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Rainbow Eucalyptus: The Most Colorful Tree on Earth

Nature

Rainbow Eucalyptus: The Most Colorful Tree on Earth

The Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta), also known as the Mindanao Gum, is the only species of eucalyptus tree that thrives in the northern hemisphere. This tall, evergreen tree is popular due to its unique multi-hued bark.

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Exclusive: Ingenious Design Behind the Pythagorean Cup

Engineering

Exclusive: Ingenious Design Behind the Pythagorean Cup

A Pythagorean cup is a practical joke device in a form of a drinking cup, credited to ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras of Samos.

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The Surprising Origins of the Popular Pink Lemonade Drink

Food

The Surprising Origins of the Popular Pink Lemonade Drink

The popular drink, Pink Lemonade, was accidentally discovered in the 19th century due to a washing mishap.

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The Mysterious Green-Skinned Children of Woolpit Legends

Mysteries

The Mysterious Green-Skinned Children of Woolpit Legends

In the 12th century, two children, a boy, and a girl with completely green skin were found in Woolpit, England.

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The Prion: Unique Protein Capable of Self-Replication

Science

The Prion: Unique Protein Capable of Self-Replication

Prions are a form of infectious agent consisting entirely of proteins.

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Stunning Exoplanet with Sideways Glass Rain Phenomenon

Space

Stunning Exoplanet with Sideways Glass Rain Phenomenon

The exoplanet HD 189733b in the constellation Vulpecula has a peculiar weather pattern where it literally rains glass, sideways.

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Unique Defense Mechanism of the Fascinating Tomato Frogs

Animals

Unique Defense Mechanism of the Fascinating Tomato Frogs

The unique defense mechanism of the tomato frog, which secrets a sticky goo when threatened.

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The Old War Office Building Has More Than 1, 000 Rooms

Records

The Old War Office Building Has More Than 1, 000 Rooms

In London, the Old War Office Building—used by the British government's former department responsible for administration of the Army—has a staggering amount of more than 1,000 rooms.

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The Environmental Impact of Methane Emissions from Cow Burps

Environment

The Environmental Impact of Methane Emissions from Cow Burps

Cows are a major contributor to greenhouse gases because of their burps, which contain methane - a potent greenhouse gas.

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The Mysterious Iron-Clad Teeth of the Wandering Meatloaf

Animals

The Mysterious Iron-Clad Teeth of the Wandering Meatloaf

The 'Wandering Meatloaf,' a unique mollusk species, uses iron-based teeth to feast on algae-covered rocks.

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The Invisible Ocean Living Inside Every Breath You Take

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The Underground Ocean Hidden Inside Europa's Ice Shell

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The Underground Ocean Hidden Inside Europa's Ice Shell

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The Quiet War Happening Inside Your Drinking Water

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The Quiet War Happening Inside Your Drinking Water

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Adipocere: The Chemical Transformation of the Dead into Soap

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Adipocere: The Chemical Transformation of the Dead into Soap

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