Animal world
'Ideal city' of 2,200 rats with tragic ending
At the end of the 20th century, American scientists experimented with building an ideal cage for mice, from the initial 4 couples they cloned 2,200 mice and then gradual…
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Why are people not afraid of animal corpses but afraid of human corpses?
Human fear of dead bodies is a type of death-related fear known as necrophobia.
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Why is Egyptian Queen Cleopatra the most viewed on Wikipedia in 2022?
In 2022, topping the list of most viewed articles on Wikipedia was a surprising name: Egyptian queen Cleopatra, with more than 50 million views.
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Why are Japanese Sumo Wrestlers Called 'Healthy Obese'? - The Surprising Answer!
Due to their strict training and diet, Japanese Sumo wrestlers only accumulate subcutaneous fat, not visceral fat.
Archeology
Archaeologist unearths strange 'dragon' in field, expert: 'Report to police as soon as possible'
By accident, the archaeologist found a
Archeology
Not Megalodon, these 5 species are truly the strongest monsters of the ancient ocean
In the 4.6 billion year history of the Earth, whether it is the deep blue ocean or the vast land, there have existed some terrifying creatures that humans cannot imagine.
Space science
Terrifying discovery near Earth: Planet 'stolen soul'
Around an orange dwarf star just 130 light years from Earth, scientists have discovered a type of planet that has never been seen before and is difficult to explain.
Space science
When will a meteorite hit Earth again?
In 1,000 years, no asteroid larger than a kilometer will hit Earth, but there may be smaller ones.
Animal world
Top 3 birds that like to eat crocodiles: Number 1 also hunts snakes, a descendant of dinosaurs!
There are up to 3 species of birds that have a preference for seeking out crocodiles to eat.
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Why are banana trees cut down immediately after harvesting?
People unfamiliar with gardening may not know that, after harvesting the fruit, the entire banana plant is cut down; why is this?
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The picturesque village has only one road.
The Polish village of Suloszowa, with about 6,000 residents, is becoming famous around the world for its unusual living space layout.
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Why do airplanes use Mach instead of km to describe speed?
Unlike kilometers or miles, Mach is measured in terms of the speed of sound. So why do planes choose Mach instead of the usual kilometers?
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Why can migratory birds fly thousands of kilometers without eating?
This is due to the special energy storage mechanism in their bodies and the way they choose their movement method like a marathon runner.
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Horse Diving: A Dangerous, Cruel Sport in the 19th Century
Horse diving began in the 1880s and was an extremely popular attraction for decades, despite the obvious cruelty to the animals and the dangers it posed.
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The Secret Behind Quantum Entanglement: Have Aliens Really Visited Earth?
There are countless mysteries and intrigues in our vast universe. One of them is whether there is a connection between the existence of extraterrestrial life and Earth.