Animal world
Top 10 Unbelievable Ways Animals Survive in Dangerous Environments
The natural world is full of competition and harsh climates, and to survive many animals have had to adapt in surprising ways.
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Animal world
How many animals have ever existed on Earth?
There are about 8 billion people today, just a fraction of the number of people who have ever existed, let alone the number of animals that have ever lived on Earth.
Animal world
Which animal has the best eyesight in the world?
In the animal world, there are species that possess excellent eyesight, far beyond human capabilities.
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Why does ice stick to your hands when you hold it?
Have you ever taken ice out of the fridge to drink coffee or soft drink but before you could put it in the glass, you immediately discovered that it was stuck to your ha…
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Tong Nhuoc Tong: Exorcism ceremony for people who died from hanging with strange rules
The ancients believed that people who died by hanging had the most painful deaths, their souls would not be able to rest in peace but would leave behind resentment and h…
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A country that creates 70 millionaires every day but is still among the poorest in the world
During the period 2018-2022, this country
Archeology
Picking up a rotten log on the side of the road, the man's eyes widened as it turned into something as precious as gold.
While looking for firewood, a man in Hunan province, China, happened to find a rotten log on the side of the road. He decided to bring it home to start a fire.
Space science
Discovery of space object powerful enough to tear apart the Earth
A super member of a monster family that caused several mass extinctions on ancient Earth could create a real apocalypse on Earth-like planets.
Animal world
The incredible 'resurrection' of an antelope after being captured by a leopard
Just like a miniature society, the wild world has its order and is established by powerful hunters.
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Legends of dragons around the world
Dragons appear in many forms around the world. Sometimes they are terrible monsters, other times they are friends of mankind.
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Russian scientists create biological neural network with exquisite hearing
A biological neural network capable of effectively distinguishing external sound signals is the creative achievement of Saratov National Research University.
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Science has proven that 'love at first sight' is just physical desire.
In the excitement of romance, it can be easy to believe that two strangers can fall in love at first sight. But is love at first sight real?
1001 mystery
'Teleportation': A Strange Case
In fantasy, 'teleportation' or 'transfiguration' occurs when a person steps into a giant scanner and just seconds later appears somewhere else, with mind, body and soul…
Oceanography
Interesting facts about sea horseshoe crabs
Compared to crabs and shrimps, sea cucumbers are not as expensive seafood, however, the value it brings to medicine is unmatched by any other species.
Space science
263 extrasolar objects discovered, hinting at a mysterious belt outside the Kuiper Belt
Recently, new discoveries from the Subaru telescope have provided groundbreaking insights into distant regions at the edge of the Solar System, opening up the possibilit…