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16 Sep 2024

Fish can “cough”

fish can “cough”! While it might sound unusual, coughing in fish is actually a natural reflexive behavior. For fish, coughing is a way to clear their gills of unwanted …

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16 Sep 2024

The immortal jellyfish

The immortal jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) is one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean, known for its unique ability to potentially live forever. Originally discovered …

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16 Sep 2024

The World's Shortest Scheduled Flight:A Quick Hop Between Scottish Isles

The title of “shortest flight” belongs to a remarkable route connecting two islands in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. This flight, operated by Loganair, travels …

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15 Sep 2024

Cats vs Sweet

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their diet must primarily consist of meat. Unlike humans and some other animals, cats do not have taste receptors for sweetness.

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15 Sep 2024

Sharks:Ancient Mariners Predating Trees

Sharks, the apex predators of the ocean, have a history far more ancient than we might imagine. Fossil evidence reveals that sharks existed as far back as 450 million years ago. …

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14 Sep 2024

A dog's nose is incredibly powerful

A dog’s nose is incredibly powerful, capable of detecting and remembering an astonishing range of scents due to its specialized olfactory system.

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14 Sep 2024

Butterflies Taste With Their FEET? The Weirdest Fact

Butterflies, like all insects, have six legs, three of which are attached to each side of their thorax (the middle part of their body). Despite their graceful appearance and …

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14 Sep 2024

The Enigma of "Golden Blood":Exploring the Rarest Blood Type

The world of blood types is more complex than simply knowing if you’re A, B, or O. Within these basic classifications lies a fascinating array of rarer blood types, some so …

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13 Sep 2024

The First Domain Name Ever Registered?

The first domain name ever registered was “symbolics.com”, which was registered on March 15, 1985. This registration marks the beginning of the domain name system (DNS) …

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13 Sep 2024

Wombat Poop:A Cubic Curiosity

Wombats, those adorable Australian marsupials, are renowned for their unique, cube-shaped poop. This unusual characteristic has fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike, …

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