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Close-up of the world's longest pedestrian glass bridge, visitors try 'thrills' when visiting
With a total length of 632m, Bach Long glass bridge is officially recognized as the longest glass bridge in the world.
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Why is there no bridge over the Amazon River?
Despite its length of nearly 7,000 km, the strange thing is that the Amazon River has no bridge across it. The cause is believed to come from factors
Animal world
All cats have long tails, so why is the lynx's tail so short?
There are four members of the genus Lynx: the Eurasian lynx, the Canadian lynx, the Iberian lynx, and the bobcat, all of which have short tails and are noticeably shorte…
Science story
Ultra-precise atomic optical clock redefines the length of a second
The more detailed detection of small changes in the flow of time could help scientists uncover new physical evidence.
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Venezuela sets Guinness record for longest chocolate chain in the world
Guinness has certified the record by 4,289 chocolate bars lined up in a row with a total length of 854m on Nueva Jerusalén avenue in the center of Caripito (Venezuela).
Scientific works
Experience on the world's longest highway bridge: Drivers are afraid of 'stiffness', pregnant women give birth on the bridge
This is considered the longest bridge in the world for more than half a century.
Oceanography
Strangely small creatures, but longer than blue whales
The bootlace worm is one of the longest animals on Earth. Once, they were found on the beach with a length of up to 55 meters.
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2021 is the shortest year in history
The faster Earth's rotation makes 2021 about 65 milliseconds shorter on average.
New technology
Successfully produced the world's longest flexible fiber battery, which can be woven into clothes, 3D printed into devices
In a proof-of-concept test, the team produced the world's longest flexible battery filament, up to 140 meters, to demonstrate that the material can be manufactured to ar…
Environment
Record of 700km of lightning
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) publishes new records of the longest and longest single lightning strikes ever recorded.
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The longest bamboo bridge in the world, made from 66,000 bamboo planks
With a length of nearly 5km, this is also the longest bamboo bridge in the world, expected to open to visitors in mid-June to come here.
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Why do people have to cut their hair and not other animals?
Feathers are a trait of mammals, but have you ever wondered why humans always have their hair cut and other mammals?
Scientific application
Farmer invention pesticide
The machine, manufactured by Mr. Pham Van Hat (Hai Duong), has a length of 20 m, wheels can move on muddy and subsidence fields, and has been exported to Australia and T…
Environment
The world's fastest melting glaciers through satellite images 30 years apart
Two satellite images of a glacier in Patagonia (Chile) 30 years apart have shown that it loses half its length.
Health
Men with beards will prevent cancer?
In addition to showing masculinity, men with beards will help protect, moisturize the skin, prevent dirt, even prevent cancer.