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Mantis shrimp punch with as much force as a bullet.
Mantis shrimp punch with as much force as a bullet.
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Morning Start: The mantis shrimp’s punch has the force of a bullet
Here’s your morning start for Tuesday, Aug. 3
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Mantis shrimps punch with the force of a bullet - and now we know how
The mantis shrimp has an incredibly fast punch, and it’s because of a structure called a saddle that stores energy and then releases it like an archer's bow
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Bullet-fast mantis shrimp punches caught by super-speed cameras
Ocean oddity mantis shrimp show up ready to fight with a built-in shield.
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James Smithson, the man behind the Smithsonian Institute, never visited the U.S.
James Smithson, the man behind the Smithsonian Institute, never visited the U.S.
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James Smithson, Founding Donor
James Smithson (c.1765–1829), the founding donor of the Smithsonian was an English chemist and mineralogist. He was the illegitimate son of Hugh Smithson, the first Duke of Northumberland, and Elizabeth Hungerford Keate Macie, a wealthy widow who was a cousin of the Duchess of Northumberland...
Oregon is the only state whose flag has a design on both the front and back.
Oregon is the only state whose flag has a design on both the front and back.
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Flag of Oregon - Wikipedia
What's the only state flag with a double-sided design?
Oregon is the only state whose flag has a design on both the front and back.Many U.S. state flags have some strange quirks. The Virginia flag, for example, contains some tasteful nudity (thanks to its depiction of the famously bare-chested Amazons), and Maryland’s flag — a concoction of red...
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1% of the Earth’s mass contains all known life in the universe.
1% of the Earth’s mass contains all known life in the universe.
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About 117 billion people have ever lived.
About 117 billion people have ever lived.
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Memento Mori: 117 Billion People — Siskar.co | Kevin Siskar
Over 100+ billion humans have existed before us… Everyday we drive on roads, enter buildings, use technology, medicine and science whose existence is the result of contributions by billions of human lives that have come before us.
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How Many People Have Ever Lived on Earth?
The global population milestone of 8 billion people represents nearly 7% of the total number of people who have ever lived on Earth.
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It took the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary five years just to reach the word “ant.”
It took the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary five years just to reach the word “ant.”
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History of the OED
The following is a brief history of the Oxford English Dictionary, detailing key events since the initial proposal in 1857. The Oxford English Dictionary has been the last word on…
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It took the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary five years just to reach the word “ant.” - Stephen's Lighthouse
It took the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary five years just to reach the word “ant.” https://www.interestingfacts.com/fact/616a12aabf8b900007ae0b3b "If you think reading the dictionary sounds exhausting, try writing one — largely by hand, no less. That’s what the editors of the original...
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In Switzerland, it is illegal to own just one guinea pig.
In Switzerland, it is illegal to own just one guinea pig.
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Why it's illegal to own one guinea pig in Switzerland
At first, it sounds like one of the silliest laws ever: in Switzerland, you're not allowed to own just one guinea pig or parrot. The reason for this is that they’re social species, and they
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Where is it illegal to own just one guinea pig?
In Switzerland it’s illegal to own just one Guinea pigThe Swiss are known for their historic commitment to neutrality, but they’ve taken a firm stand on one of the most important issues of our time: guinea pigs. Because guinea pigs are social creatures who grow lonesome without a friend, it’s...
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The Easter Island heads have bodies.
The Easter Island heads have bodies.
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The Famous Easter Island Heads Have Hidden Bodies
Practically everyone has seen the iconic images of the Easter Island heads. What you may not have known is that those Easter Island heads actually have hidden buried bodies.
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Yes, the Easter Island Statues Have Bodies — But That's Old News » Explorersweb
As early as 1914, archaeologists on Easter Island discovered that the famous stone heads on Easter Island were attached to buried torsos.
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Why scientists say we need to send clocks to the moon — and soon
There’s an ongoing international effort to keep time accurately on the moon. And it’s not just about creating a “lunar time zone.”
No two people’s eyes are exactly the same color.
No two people’s eyes are exactly the same color.
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A Colorful Window: How Eye Colors Work & What They Can Mean
Your eye color can be an interesting feature, or it can be a clue to your health and history. Learn more about how it works.
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Australia used to be called New Holland.
Australia used to be called New Holland.
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Where did the name 'Australia' come from?
The land that is now known as Australia was called by various names by the Indigenous peoples who lived there for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. These names varied between different language groups and regions. The Indigenous peoples had a deep spiritual connection to the...
New Holland (Australia) - Wikipedia
New Holland - Australia
Cook knew Australia as New Holland from Dutch maps of the seventeenth century, and its peoples from William Dampier's bestselling voyage account of 1697. Though Cook's ships visited the east coast of Australia on all three Pacific voyages, the most exhaustive encounter was the Endeavour's...
Cinnamon used to be more valuable than gold.
Cinnamon used to be more valuable than gold.
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Cinnamon | Plant, Spice, History, & Uses
Cinnamon, bushy evergreen tree of the laurel family and the spice derived from its bark. The spice is brown in color and has a delicately fragrant aroma and a warm sweet flavor. Cinnamon is used to flavor a variety of foods, from confections to curries to beverages, and is popular in bakery...
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Discover the ancient spice worth more than gold
Are you a fan of cinnamon? This spice has been used for thousands of years, both for its delicious flavor and for its numerous health benefits. But did you know that not all cinnamon is created equal?
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Astronauts grow taller in space.
Astronauts grow taller in space.
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Strange but True: Astronauts Get Taller in Space
The spine's elongation in microgravity can add two inches to a six-foot-tall astronaut
Space Makes Astronauts Grow Taller, But It Also Causes Back Problems
The inches gained during long stays in space don't stick around once the adventurers return to Earth
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Love seats were originally designed to fit women’s dresses, not couples.
Love seats were originally designed to fit women’s dresses, not couples.
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The surprising reason loveseats were invented
They were designed to accommodate women’s dresses, not couples The two-seater upholstered benches we now associate with cozy couples were initially crafted with another duo in mind: a woman and her dress. By the 18th century in Europe, fashionable attire had reached voluminous proportions...
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The History of the Loveseat - TIMBER TO TABLE
Learn the History of the Loveseat that didn't always include romance. Visit Timber to Table from DutchCrafters Amish Furniture.
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The Cute Story Behind Why It's Called a Love Seat
If you are interested in exploring love seat's etymology, in this handy guide we'll explain what a love seat is, why it's named that way and some fun facts about its history, as well as culture of how the love seat came to be.
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Britain used to have a special tax on windows.
Britain used to have a special tax on windows.
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Window tax - The National Archives
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/audio/window-tax.mp3 Window tax receipt, dated 25 March 1755. The window tax, based on the number of windows in a house, was first introduced in 1696 by William III to cover revenue lost by the clipping of coinage. It was a banded tax according to...
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Bees can recognize human faces.
Bees can recognize human faces.
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Bees can remember human faces — and 7 other surprising facts about these important insects
Bee populations worldwide are declining due to climate change. But it’s not too late to save these amazing insects — and you can help.
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On the night of April 26, 1777 16 year old Sybil Ludington rode twice as far as Paul Revere....covering 40 miles in the night to alert American Colonial forces of an impending British attack.
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The world’s first vending machine dispensed holy water.
The world’s first vending machine dispensed holy water.
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The first vending machine dispensed holy water, not Coke
The vending machine is an item synonymous with modern life. But its origins extend back to first century Egypt.
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The first known vending machine dispensed holy water.
Similar to modern machines, the contraption required inserting a coin into a slot.
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Crickets change the speed of their chirping according to the temperature.
Crickets change the speed of their chirping according to the temperature.
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A side effect of this summer's heat waves: faster-chirping crickets
Crickets chirp faster when it’s hotter outside, according to an old scientific observation. As parts of the world experience record-breaking heat, they’ll be especially busy this summer.
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Can crickets tell the temperature? The answer is in their chirp!
For many people, opening their windows to a chorus of crickets is a hallmark of summer nights and fall mornings, but did you know that their nightly symphony can also be used as a thermometer? By counting the frequency of their chirps, you can estimate the temperature with arithmetic! Learn...
Can you tell the temperature by listening to the chirping of a cricket?
Yes!Life stages of the Mormon cricket: egg, first instar nymph, third instar nymph, and adult female. Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.The frequency of chirping varies according to temperature. To get a rough estimate of the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, count...
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