The smell of rain is caused by gases released by bacteria living in the soil, reacting to the rainwater that seeps into the ground.

This smell has its own name - petrichor.

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Fireworks were originally invented in 7th century China, where they were believed to ward off evil spirits.

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⏱ Original Rolex watches can be recognized by the smooth movement of the second hand: unlike fakes, it does not tick.

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🦫 Underwater, beavers can hold their breath for 15 minutes.

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China is the birthplace of the seismograph. Built in 132 A.D., it consisted of 8 metal dragons holding 8 carved balls over 8 frogs. If an earthquake made the ground vibrate, the dragon facing the quake’s source would drop a ball into the mouth of its corresponding frog.

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The world's longest leaves are found on palm trees growing in Madagascar. They grow up to 20 meters in length

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The tiny pocket in jeans was designed to store pocket watches.

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Osama Bin Laden was declared wanted man by Gaddafi three years before 9/11 attacks.

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Finland has a class in their public school curriculum that teaches how to identify fake news and propaganda.

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In New Zealand, fruit trees are intentionally planted in public spaces like sidewalks and parks so anyone can pick fresh food for free.

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Lightning is hotter than the sun.
A bolt can reach 30,000°C (5x hotter than the sun’s surface).

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This is Barreleye Fish, and it is the first fish to have transparent head.

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A hot shower can unblock a stuffy nose and help relieve cold symptoms.

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The sound of Krakatoa volcano eruption in 1883 is considered the loudest sound in the history of mankind: it was heard from 4800 km away from the place of eruption.

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🐦‍⬛️ Only three types of animals gather armies and go to war against each other: humans, crows, and ants.

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