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Why do Greenland and Iceland have names that are completely opposite to their reality?
The origin of the name for any place encompasses the history, culture, and even geography of that place.
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Top 7 facts about the hottest place in the world, where you can fry eggs at outdoor temperature
The hottest, driest, and lowest national park above sea level - Death Valley is a land of extremes.
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How much silver has ever been discovered in the world?
Experts estimate that the amount of silver discovered on Earth could fit into a cube with sides 55m long.
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Xinjiang - The Unincorporated Area in China
In China, there is a place where you will not get shipping when you order, and that is Xinjiang. Let's find out with us.
Archeology
Coffin suspected to belong to 'Santa Claus' discovered
A limestone coffin buried 2m deep in the St. Nicholas Church in Demre has been identified as belonging to Saint Nicholas, the model for Santa Claus.
Archeology
How did the first man on Earth appear and where did he come from?
On Earth, the appearance of humans can be said to be an 'accident'. There were no humans on Earth in the first place. Humans only appeared after the mass extinction of d…
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Does Earth reside in one of the most unusual places in the universe?
Data from three large-scale space surveys confirm that the Milky Way monster to which Earth belongs is very different from its peers.
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Russia announced successful launch of Soyuz-2.1b rocket
The launch of the Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying a military satellite took place at 20:59 (Moscow time) from the Russian Defense Ministry's National Test Cosmodrome in Arkha…
History
Tigris River: The Origin of Human Civilization
The mighty Tigris River is where humans first developed agriculture, writing and the wheel. But this river, once the lifeblood of the ancient world, is facing threats.
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What is the coldest temperature the Earth can reach?
There are some bone-chillingly cold places on Earth, but what was the lowest temperature ever recorded and where?
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Discovered a place containing a giant 'red treasure' many times larger than an underground mine, which can be recycled infinitely
A 97-year-old mining company is turning what would otherwise be discarded in drawers and landfills into a precious material the world needs.
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Where many atmospheric rivers on Earth are concentrated
Rivers of water vapor stretching more than 1,000 miles across the sky have been moving from temperate regions closer to the poles over the past 40 years.
Archeology
Was the Terracotta Army in Qin Shi Huang's Tomb Made from Living Human Bodies? The Truth Has Been Revealed!
A cracked terracotta warrior in Shaanxi has revealed the truth.
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How many moons does Jupiter have?
Jupiter, the giant planet in the Solar System, is notable for its incredibly rich and diverse moon system.