Magnolias are an ancient group of flowering plants, scientists say that they evolved over 100 million years ago and were pollinated by beetles before bees became common. Their flowers have tepals instead of separate petals and sepals. After flowering, they produce cone-like fruits with bright red seeds that birds spread, they don't digest the seeds.
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Andorra has no official army, relying on treaties with Spain and France for defense. It has a small volunteer group for ceremonies. Over 57% of citizens say they would fight if needed, up from 40.9% in 2006. Historically, able-bodied men could be called to defend the country through the “Sometent.” Only one shotgun per household is allowed; rifles and handguns need licenses. 🇦🇩
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The Moon takes about 29.5 Earth days to go from one sunrise to the next. Daylight lasts around 14.75 days, and night also lasts about 14.75 days. This long day and night happen because the Moon spins slowly and moves around Earth at the same time. We always see the same side of the Moon because of this. 🌕🌑
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The first hard disk drive to reach the 1-gigabyte (GB) capacity weighed approximately 227-250 kgs (500 - 550 pounds) for the main unit. This device, the IBM 3380 direct access storage device, was announced by IBM in 1980. It was roughly the size of a refrigerator and carried a price tag of approximately $40,000.
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Cleopatra lived closer to the release of the first iPhone than to the completion of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
The Great Pyramid of Giza was completed around 2560 BC, while Cleopatra lived from 69 BC to 30 BC. This creates a massive gap of roughly 2,500 years between her reign and the pyramid builders. Conversely, she only lived about 2,037 years before the first iPhone was released in 2007.
This means the pyramids were actually older to Cleopatra than the Roman Empire is to us today by about 500 years. 👸📱
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The Great Pyramid of Giza was completed around 2560 BC, while Cleopatra lived from 69 BC to 30 BC. This creates a massive gap of roughly 2,500 years between her reign and the pyramid builders. Conversely, she only lived about 2,037 years before the first iPhone was released in 2007.
This means the pyramids were actually older to Cleopatra than the Roman Empire is to us today by about 500 years. 👸📱
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Bismuth crystals form distinct, geometric "hopper" or stair-step structures. This unique shape happens because the outer edges of the crystal grow much faster than the center as it cools from a molten state.
Additionally, the metal expands as it solidifies, which forces the repeating crystalline steps and funnel-like cavities to form.
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Additionally, the metal expands as it solidifies, which forces the repeating crystalline steps and funnel-like cavities to form.
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Horses have a third eyelid, known as the nictitating membrane. This pinkish tissue sits in the inner corner of the eye. Acting like a built-in windshield wiper, it sweeps across the cornea to spread tears, keep the eye moist, and shield it from dust, debris, and trauma.
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There are more planets than stars in the universe.
Scientists and statistical studies by organizations like NASA suggest that nearly every star hosts its own planetary system, meaning the total number of planets likely outnumbers stars by factors of 100 to 100,000.
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Scientists and statistical studies by organizations like NASA suggest that nearly every star hosts its own planetary system, meaning the total number of planets likely outnumbers stars by factors of 100 to 100,000.
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Exploding ants defend their nests by bursting their bodies to release sticky, toxic chemicals that stop enemies. This helps protect their colony but costs the ant its life. These ants live in Southeast Asia and are threatened by deforestation and climate change. Scientists study them to learn about evolution and how animals protect their families.
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In 1925, a diphtheria outbreak threatened the isolated town of Nome, Alaska. With harsh winter conditions making normal transport impossible, a relay of 20 sled dog teams carried life-saving antitoxin over nearly 1,100 kilometers (674 miles) in just over five days. The final team was led by the sled dog Balto, who became famous worldwide. The relay saved countless lives and remains one of history's greatest examples of courage, teamwork, and endurance.
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Bubble Wrap was invented in 1957 by two engineers trying to make textured wallpaper. It didn’t work as wallpaper but became popular as packaging material. 🎈📦 @googlefactss #BubbleWrap #Invention #Packaging
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Colombia is named after Christopher Columbus.
Revolutionary Francisco de Miranda first coined the name as a symbolic tribute to the explorer. In 1819, the newly independent territory officially adopted it as Gran Colombia, a republic that also included Venezuela and Ecuador. Ironically, despite the country bearing his name, Christopher Columbus himself never actually set foot in Colombia.
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Revolutionary Francisco de Miranda first coined the name as a symbolic tribute to the explorer. In 1819, the newly independent territory officially adopted it as Gran Colombia, a republic that also included Venezuela and Ecuador. Ironically, despite the country bearing his name, Christopher Columbus himself never actually set foot in Colombia.
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From 1975 to 1979, the Khmer Rouge ruled Cambodia under the leadership of Pol Pot. The regime forced millions of people out of cities into labor camps, banned religion, closed schools, and targeted intellectuals, professionals, and ethnic minorities. An estimated 1.5 to 2 million people died from execution, starvation, disease, and forced labor during this period. It remains one of the deadliest genocides of the 20th century.
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On 8 July 1947, the Roswell Army Air Field in New Mexico announced that it had recovered a "flying disc" from a nearby ranch. Within hours, the statement was withdrawn, and the U.S. military said the debris came from a weather balloon. Decades later, the U.S. government explained it was part of Project Mogul, a secret program that used high-altitude balloons to monitor Soviet nuclear tests. Despite these explanations, the Roswell incident remains one of the most famous UFO stories in history.
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