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RecordsThe Empire State Building in New York City has its own zip code.
AnimalsThe Colossal Squid is the largest invertebrate on Earth.
SpaceThe Flora family is considered the oldest known asteroid family.
AnimalsThe milk produced by hippos is pink in color.
HistoryContrary to popular belief, the massive Egyptian structures were not constructed through forced labor but by paid workers.
SpaceAstronauts can grow approximately up to two inches taller when they are in space.
AnimalsGiraffes sleep for only a few minutes at a time.
AnimalsThe color of a penguin’s poop aids in the understanding of their dietary behavior.
NatureSpecific indoor plants can actually naturally cleanse the air in your living spaces
FoodYou can use banana peels to polish your silverware to make them look brand new.
FoodThose so-called baby carrots that you often snack on aren't young carrots at all. They are in fact full-sized carrots that are cut and shaped into smaller size.
AnimalsButterflies taste with their feet.
AnimalsThe bowhead whale has the longest lifespan of all mammals, living as long as 200 years.
ScienceCreate a simple battery with pennies, vinegar-soaked cardboard, and tin foil to power an LED light, showcasing basic battery technology principles.
EngineeringThe small hole in the bottom of airplane windows serves a very important purpose.
OdditiesA simple DIY trick to eliminate bad odors from your sneakers using unused tea bags.
FoodThe 'Viennese method' is an old DIY trick to revitalize stale bread using water and an oven.
HealthUsing a banana peel is an effective DIY hack to deter mosquitoes.
EnvironmentUsing vinegar as a natural, homemade weed killer.
HealthWhite vinegar works as a very potent cleaning agent that could replace numerous chemical products in the house.
ScienceApples turn brown due to a process called enzymatic browning. But you can stop this process and keep your apple slices fresh looking longer by using lemon juice.
HealthUsing chalk to remove oil or grease stains on clothes.
HealthYou can create your own natural air fresheners by using essential oils and baking soda.
TechnologyUncooked rice can be used as a cheap desiccant (drying agent) to salvage electronic devices that have been exposed to moisture.
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