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The phenomenon of 'moving borders' changes the shape of countries
Climate change is accelerating the retreat of glaciers, forcing countries with glacier borders such as those in the Alps to adjust their maps.
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Why when we light a candle, the flame is shaped like a teardrop?
Interestingly, a candle flame is teardrop shaped on Earth, but spherical in space.
New technology
New detonation engine helps shape the future of supersonic aviation
In China, technological progress is happening at a breakneck pace, regardless of the field, and recently they have presented a new high-performance jet engine.
Oceanography
Unique creatures at the bottom of Van Phong Bay
At the bottom of Van Phong Bay there are thousands of creatures, many of which have strange shapes and eye-catching colors.
Archeology
280 million year old 'alien' fossil discovered in Western Australia
This 280 million year old fossil has such a strange and confusing shape that many people, upon first glance, will definitely think it is an alien fossil.
Biology
Strange tree circles in Japan, suspected of being aliens
A cedar forest in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan is home to extremely unusual crop circles. Many people speculate that their origin may be created by aliens.
Health
The hidden fuel of the human brain: How gut bacteria shape intelligence?
Bacteria that aid in producing more metabolic energy may have been key to the evolution of large brains.
Health
The 'surprising' health benefits of jigsaw puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles are not only a fun way to 'kill time' but also bring surprising benefits, helping you feel happy and clear-headed.
Oceanography
5 Creatures That Evolved Into Crabs - Has Mother Nature Run Out of Shape Ideas?
Charles Darwin believed that evolution had created 'endless forms most beautiful'. However, his theory of evolution and his feelings do not explain why nature continues…
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The earth is round but why do we only see it as flat?
In ancient times, people believed that the Earth was shaped like a flat, round or square disk, and to this day some people still believe in the Flat Earth theory.
Oceanography
46 million people shocked to find out what this is on the beach
Viewers must go from one surprise to another when listening to the clip owner's explanation.
Biology
The 'dragon over the mountain' tree was rarely noticed in the past, but now with money it is not certain to be able to buy it.
The Lithopsacus tree - qua son long (dragon crossing the mountain) is a symbol of natural beauty and survival power; in the past it was of little interest, but today it…
Videos
Treasure hunter discovers strange gold nugget
The nugget, discovered by Jonathan Needham, has a unique shape, including details similar to England, Wales and Scotland.
AI - Artificial intelligence
NASA engineer surprised by 'alien' shape of AI-made spacecraft components
According to NASA engineers, the unusual appearance does not affect their performance. On the contrary, it is more efficient than man-made designs.
1001 mystery
3,000-year-old engraved plate cannot be deciphered
Unearthed more than 100 years ago, the Phaistos Disc is engraved with mysterious symbols in a spiral shape that still baffles experts today.