Harith Wickramasinghe

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Countries by Electricity Production (% of World Total)

1. China~33–34%
2. United States~14–15%
3. India~6.5–7%
4. Russia~3.7–4%
5. Japan~3.2–3.3%
6. Brazil~2.3–2.4%
7. Canada~2.0–2.1%
8. South Korea~1.9–2.0%

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The Great Pyramid of Giza, built for Khufu, weighs roughly 5.7 to 6 million metric tonnes or equal to 285,700 herds of buffalos. The base of Pyramid covers approximately 13 acres. Approximately 2.3 million stone blocks were used to build it.

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A classic sign of severe diphtheria is 'bull neck'—intense swelling in the neck caused by enlarged lymph nodes and tissue inflammation. This results from bacterial toxins blocking protein synthesis, leading to airway obstruction and systemic complications if untreated.

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Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a massive storm, bigger than Earth, raging for at least 150 years. It's a high-pressure, anticyclonic beast with winds up to 400 mph, located 22° south of Jupiter's equator. Its red color maybe cosmic rays or UV tweaking ammonium hydrosulfide.

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The distance between Earth and Mars:
Closest ~34M miles
Farthest ~250M miles
This happens because both planets orbit the Sun at different speeds and distances. Every 26 months, Earth and Mars align closely, creating the best launch window for missions.

Next close approach: 2025

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Russia’s military vs combined forces of European Union countries:

Russia:
Active Personnel: ~1 million
Defense Budget: ~$145 billion
Nuclear Warheads: ~5,977

European Union (Combined):
Active Personnel: ~1.9 million
Defense Budget: ~$326 billion
Nuclear Warheads: ~515

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Did you know the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench, is so deep that if you dropped Mount Everest into it, the peak would still be over a mile underwater? At nearly 36,000 feet deep, it’s home to bizarre creatures like the glowing anglerfish and giant amphipods.

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Trump's NATO policy simplified

Credits - The Trump Show on YouTube

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Japan gets heavy snowfall thanks to the 'Sea of Japan effect'—cold Siberian winds pick up moisture from the Sea of Japan, hit the mountains, and dump massive amounts of snow. Meanwhile, Europe’s milder winters are influenced by the Gulf Stream, which keeps temperatures warmer

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Before the UAE’s formation, the Trucial States were under British protection. The discovery of oil in the 1950s changed everything, transforming the region from a collection of small fishing and pearl-diving communities into a global economic powerhouse.

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Imagine thinking that everyone around you is actually the same person in disguise! That’s what happens with Fregoli Syndrome. It’s a rare condition where someone believes that different people—like friends, strangers, or even characters on TV—are all just one person shapeshifting

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Interesting mechanism of spreading yawns: Neurons fire 200 times a sec, signals zooming at 268 mph. Your brain mimics what it sees—like a yawn—triggering you to copy it. Wild brain science!

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@Rainmaker1973 After penguin female lays a single egg, the male balances the egg on his feet, keeping it off the ice and tucked under a fold of skin called a brood pouch to protect it from the brutal Antarctic cold—temperatures can drop below -40°F. He stands like this for about two months.

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Since 2022, Ukraine’s received ~€267B in aid: US leads with $128B (mostly military), EU at $124B (financial focus), Germany & UK follow. Shift to new weapons ramps up as stockpiles dwindle—small nations like Denmark punch above weight!

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Rome’s water system was genius: aqueducts used gravity to carry spring water miles to cities. Tunnels, arches, and lead pipes fed public fountains, baths, and homes. Maintenance crews kept it flowing—engineering that lasted centuries!

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Dandruff flakes are dead skin cells shed from the scalp, often due to dry skin, oil buildup, or a yeast-like fungus called Malassezia. Stress or harsh products can worsen it—those white specks are just your scalp’s natural turnover gone rogue!

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Russia & US don’t always clash at the UN. On Feb 24, 2025, they backed a US resolution to end the Ukraine war, avoiding blame on Moscow. In 2013, they also agreed on Syria’s chemical weapons removal. Rare unity in power politics!

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In 2024, NATO estimated total defense spending at $1.47 trillion. The U.S. led with $968 billion (3.38% of GDP), while European allies and Canada combined spent $507 billion. Poland topped the GDP share at 4.12%

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Falcon 9 debris didn’t ‘explode’ over Europe���it burned up. Reentry heat hits 3000°F, vaporizing most aluminum in seconds. What crashed in Poland was just tough remnants, not a sci-fi blast. Space junk falls slow—about 17 mph terminal velocity. #SpaceX #ReentryFacts"

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🧵Thread: Fort Knox Facts
1/ Fort Knox, built in 1936, is the U.S. Bullion Depository in Kentucky. It stores gold for the Treasury. Simple purpose, big setup.