Animal world
Top 10 scariest 'olfactory terrorists' in the world
In the wild, there are some species that use their own body odor to create a layer of protection against predators. Here are the top 10 smelliest animals in the world.
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Biology
Lignum Vitae - One of the rarest and most expensive woods in the world, favored by Europeans
Lignum Vitae wood is distributed in Central America and northern South America, considered an important export tree to Europe since the 16th century.
Animal world
Top 10 Unbelievable Ways Animals Survive in Dangerous Environments
The natural world is full of competition and harsh climates, and to survive many animals have had to adapt in surprising ways.
Archeology
Picking up a rotten log on the side of the road, the man's eyes widened as it turned into something as precious as gold.
While looking for firewood, a man in Hunan province, China, happened to find a rotten log on the side of the road. He decided to bring it home to start a fire.
Biology
Giant cockroaches thought extinct 80 years ago suddenly appear in Australia
A biology student at the University of Sydney in Australia has made a surprise discovery of a giant cockroach belonging to the wood-eating cockroach species Panesthia la…
Biology
Strange wood with the ability to change color: Ranked among the world's top in hardness and durability, Vietnam also grows it
Thanks to its special properties, this type of wood is sold at a quite expensive price.
Archeology
1,800-year-old shield reveals the glory days of the Roman Empire
A shield made of wood and leather dating to around 250 AD is one of the few complete Roman artifacts ever found.
Biology
The world's lightest wood is used to make airplane parts.
This is the lightest commercial wood in the world, used in everyday life, which many people will be surprised to know.
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Where 99% of the gold on Earth is concentrated
Most of the gold on Earth is concentrated in the Earth's core, beyond human ability to mine.
New technology
Sweden successfully developed the world's first wooden transistor
Born nearly 100 years ago, the transistor is considered by some scientists to be one of the most important inventions for mankind, on par with the telephone, light bulb…
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Dragon Chair in the Forbidden City: Even if you pay, experts wouldn't dare touch it!
Dragon chairs are symbols of the power of the emperor, so the materials used to make them are not ordinary!
Archeology
Cambodia discovers oldest wood fossil ever
Cambodian experts have just confirmed the discovery of the oldest fossilized wood specimen ever found in the country.
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Wood is more precious than gold, seedlings are cheap, but why doesn't anyone want to plant it?
A golden nanmu tree costs as much as several mansions, it is extremely rare but no merchant wants to invest in planting it, why is that?
Biology
Strange tree known as king of wood, harder than steel, bulletproof
Even when shot with a bullet, the bullet hitting the tree only leaves a faint mark, unable to be shaken.
