Gravity makes Earth round; rotation causes an equatorial bulge and curvature. Ships vanish, satellites orbit, GPS needs Earth models. Ancient to space tech, evidence aligns.
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Just 7 Brazil nuts can exceed 700% of your daily selenium limit.
Too much = hair loss, nausea, nerve pain.
Moderation matters.
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Cats can survive high falls by spreading their bodies to increase air resistance and slow down. Their flexible bones absorb impact, and once they reach top speed, they relax β but any fall is still dangerous.
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Geochemical evidence reveals that Stonehenge's stones were transported from northeast Scotland and Preseli, Wales, spanning 200β400 miles, suggesting it was a political monument uniting distant groups. Its exact purpose is still unknown. #Stonehenge#geochemical#HistoryFacts
Five micrograms are all the Sydney funnel-web needs. Males hunt at night, with venom targeting mammals. Nerves misfire, muscles lock, and lungs seize. Antivenom has saved lives since 1981, but the venom remains potent. Just luck.
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Meet Bluey, the record-setting canine who holds the title of the oldest confirmed dog. This Australian Cattle Dog, born in 1910, remarkably lived for 29 years and 5 months while diligently herding cattle. πΎ
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Some birds, like the Bald Eagle, may look elegant but have powerful bites. With a force of 300 psi, they easily cut through prey, showcasing their survival skills. #Wildlife#AnimalFacts#Wilstar#ScienceFacts#Fyp
Sharks command both respect and fear in the marine world due to their formidable bite strength. Apex predators like the great white shark can deliver up to 4,000 psi, akin to hoisting a compact vehicle.
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In Yoro, Honduras, fish falling from the sky, known as Lluvia de Peces, has baffled experts for years. Could tornadoes or hidden waterways explain this? The mystery persists. #Wilstar#ScienceFacts#WorldMysteries#InterestingFacts
First observed in 1998, the mimic octopus is the ocean's ultimate illusionist, adeptly transforming into a serpent, lionfish, or flatfish. Its primary defense? Extraordinary camouflage. #ScienceFacts#Biology#Fyp#Interesting#Wilstar
A flesh-eating parasite, the New World screwworm, once eradicated from the U.S., has re-emerged, infecting thousands in Central America. Experts warn it could cost billions if it spreads north, prompting a containment race. #News#Science#HealthAlert#Parasite#Wilstar
He survived Hiroshima.
He survived Nagasaki.
Tsutomu Yamaguchi β the man who lived through both atomic bombs and spent his life preaching peace.
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