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What is so scary about the longest road in the world that no one dares to go all the way?
To complete this journey, you must have excellent physical strength and survival skills.
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1001 mystery
Mysterious metal sphere on Japanese beach
The 1.5m diameter hollow sphere is sparking much speculation on social media about the object's origin.
Oceanography
Creatures that can survive in a place with pressure equivalent to 48 jet planes
Despite living in harsh environmental conditions such as the deepest ocean trench, these creatures still thrive.
Archeology
Top 8 largest dinosaurs on prehistoric Earth
The enormous size of these dinosaurs will amaze you.
Space science
Which planet is the oldest and youngest in the Solar System?
While Jupiter is the earliest planet to be born, determining which planet is the youngest is much more difficult.
Space science
Breakthrough discovery of planet with more water than Earth
Mysterious planet could be a warm version of
Space science
What happens after humans travel faster than the speed of light?
The speed of light is the fastest speed known to date.
Space science
'Inexplicable entity' from 13 billion years ago appears
Barbenheimer is a dead entity that is completely inconsistent with humanity's understanding of the universe.
Space science
Australia catches strange radio signal from world 8 billion years ago
The radio burst FRB 2022610A flashed from what scientists describe as
Space science
The earth is about to shake, raining diamonds everywhere?
Several continents on Earth show signs of tearing apart. This has happened many times in the past, accompanied by raining diamonds - quite literally.
Space science
Why did it take NASA 3 months just to open two locks on the box containing soil and rocks collected from a place 6.2 billion km from Earth?
To ensure no contamination of the sample, NASA had to approve the tools used in opening the capsule.
Space science
The Shape of the Universe Isn't What You Think: From Ancient Round Sky to Modern Three-Dimensional Donut
What is the shape of the universe? This is an ancient yet novel question, relevant to our knowledge and understanding of the universe and our place and importance in it.
Space science
How would humans die when visiting other planets?
Humans need oxygen to breathe. If there is not enough oxygen anywhere in the Solar System, death comes quickly.
Space science
Inexplicable 'ghost' attacks planet near Earth
A vast dark area that has scientists baffled is growing and multiplying on a planet in our solar system, accompanied by a similarly puzzling bright spot nearby.
Space science
NASA says: Saturn's rings will 'disappear' by 2025
According to scientists, the time for humans to be able to clearly see Saturn's rings is only about 18 months before they become visible.