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Mars Perseverance Rover's New 'Comet Geyser' Sample 'Great For Biosignature Studies'
NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars has collected its 24th sample of Jezero Crater. The 'Comet Geyser' sample is "great for biosignature studies," according to the space agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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What Is Insider Trading?
Insider trading is the buying or selling of a company's securities by individuals who possess material, nonpublic information about that company.
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It’s A Lie! Humans CAN NOT Use 100% Of Their Brain
100% bunk, have you heard about using 100% of our brain so that we can control anything? We can’t actually use our brains 100%, it’s true human are not use their brain 100% because the brain does different things, like every side or area...
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Why is it easier to open a plastic bag with wet fingers?
It's simple friction at work. A small amount of water that does not coat all of your skin will allow parts of the bag to stick to your skin in places and not others. This creates the differences in surface tension between skin and bag.
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Why Put Your Clothes in The Freezer
Put your clothes in the freezer to banish odors, kill bacteria, and refresh fabrics without washing!
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THIS IS The Largest Living Thing on Earth
Many people would be able to name the world’s largest animal, the blue whale. And perhaps they’d even come up with the world’s largest tree: the Giant Sequoia, whose tallest specimen currently stretches some 84 meters (275 feet) into the...
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How Famous People From the Past Looked In Real Life
Step back in time to see how legendary figures from history truly looked—real faces, real stories!
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Why Does EVERYTHING Taste Like Chicken?
Many animals taste similar because they evolved from a common ancestor that tasted that way. The meat of our argument is that “chicken-like” flavor is ancestral (that is, plesiomorphic) for birds and many other vertebrates, as well.
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Why Does This Lake Turn Animals to Stone?
Lake Natron in Tanzania is known for its extremely high alkalinity, which can turn animals into stone-like statues. When animals come into contact with the lake's water, their bodies are calcified, preserving them in a haunting and eerie...
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The Unexplained Phenomena of Singing Sand Dunes
Some sand dunes produce a mysterious sound when sand particles rub against each other, creating a low-pitched humming or singing noise. The exact cause of this phenomenon is still unknown, but it may be due to the unique shape and size...
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Why Do Some Aircraft Have Wings Above The Fuselage?
Placing the wings on top of the fuselage allows the bottom of the fuselage to be closer to the ground. This is less of a problem for airlines. Commercial cargo can usually count on ground equipment for loading and unloading cargo...
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If You See a Moth in Your Home, Check Your Food
Moths are often attracted to and lay eggs in food items such as grains, cereals, and nuts. These eggs can hatch into larvae that can infest and contaminate the food, so it's important to check your food if you spot moths in your home.
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Why Do We Get Deja Vu?
Deja vu is a feeling of familiarity or recognition that you've experienced something before, even though it's happening for the first time. The exact cause of deja vu is not fully understood, but some theories suggest it may be related...
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Micrography: Crafting Words on a Grain of Rice
Micro calligraphy is the art of writing tiny words and designs on small objects, often using a microscope or magnifying glass. One common medium for micro calligraphy is grains of rice, which can be engraved with intricate designs and text.
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Why Do Your Socks Disappear in Laundry?
The phenomenon of missing socks in laundry is not fully understood, but some possible explanations include the socks getting stuck to other clothes or falling behind the washing machine or dryer. It's also possible that socks are simply...
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The Strange Reason Why Pyramids Were Built with Sloping Sides
Pyramids were built with sloping sides to help distribute the weight of the structure more evenly and prevent collapse. The slope also helped make the pyramid more stable by minimizing the risk of sliding or shifting.
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Never Swim in this Lake, Here’s Why
The Albertine Rift is a volcanic region in Africa that contains a number of lakes and craters. One of these craters, Lake Kivu, is particularly dangerous due to the buildup of carbon dioxide and methane gases in its depths. Swimming or...
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Scientists Discovered the Brightest Objects Ever
Hypernovas are the most powerful explosions in the universe, releasing huge amounts of energy and light. These explosions occur when a massive star collapses, and can be billions of times brighter than the sun.
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Creatures That Look The Same As They Did Millions Of Years Ago
From the coelacanth to the cockroach, these "living fossil" creatures haven't changed much in millions or even hundreds of millions of years.
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This fish’s eye moves from one side of its body to the other
These flatfish have weird eyes. They’re originally born with one on either side of their face, but one eye migrates to the other side as they grow.
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This Hotel's 5 Times Older Than America
The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, a Japanese resort not far from Mount Fuji, has been in business since 705 A.D. The hotel has been passed down within the same family for 52 generations. Guinness World Records has officially recognized it as...
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Why It's Impossible to Overcook Mushrooms
Because of their structure and genetic makeup, mushrooms are extremely hard to mess up during the preparation phase. A mushroom's strength can be attributed to its cell walls, which are made of chitin, a fibrous substance found in fungi...
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What Actually Happens to Unclaimed Bags in Airports
Let's talk about the journey of unclaimed bags in airports. We can discuss how the bags are carefully screened for security purposes, and what happens to them if the owner is not found within a certain period. These bags are sold at...
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What happens if you suck out all the dark matter from the galaxy?
Explore the mind-blowing consequences of removing all the dark matter from our galaxy in this fascinating science breakdown!