Until 1752, the New Year was officially celebrated in Great Britain on March 25.

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"Old people smell" is a real thing

Starting at about age 40, human bodies begin to subtly change the way that omega-7 unsaturated fatty acids on the skin are degraded. As these acids are exposed to oxygen in the air, the change creates a smell, called “nonenal” after the 2-nonenal molecule that is produced in the breakdown process.

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The first 5 mb in history weighed almost a ton. We are talking about the first hard drive, which was the size of a cabinet. Invented in 1956. At the time, this was considered a huge leap forward in data storage.

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If baby geese are hatched in the absence of their mother, they will follow the first moving object that they see.

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Owls’ ears are placed asymmetrically – at different heights on the sides of their faces – so the sounds reach each ear at different times. This is essential to identifying the exact direction of their prey.

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There is a rare incurable genetic disorder called Sanfilippo Syndrome that is known as “Alzheimer's in children”. It causes them to lose all the skills they’ve gained, suffer seizures and movement disorders, experience pain and suffering, and then die, often before the second decade of life.

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An owl's eye color can help indicate when they are most active

Owls with dark eyes are typically most active at night, orange eyes mean they're active at dawn/dusk, and yellow eyes suggest they're active during the day

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A photographer from Finland captured the rarest example of friendship between animals. He filmed a bear and a wolf hunting, sharing food and spending hours with each other for 10 days of observation.

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The prefrontal cortex, the part of the human brain responsible for making 'rational decisions,' doesn't fully mature until we're about 25 years old Before that, we process information with the amygdala, the emotional part of the brain.

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The black-footed cat is the deadliest wildcat in the world. Though they only weigh 2 - 6 pounds, they take down more prey in a single night than a leopard does in 6 months.

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In Dubai, artificial rain is regularly created through cloud seeding, as natural rainfall is rare

Rains are announced a day in advance

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The zombie fungus (Ophiocordyceps unilateralis) doesn't infect the brain of ants to control them, but rather destroys the motor neurons and connects directly to the muscles

Essentially, the brain becomes a prisoner in its own body


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This lake is located in Bolivia in the south of the Altiplano desert plain, it is a salt lake that has dried up. This place is often referred to as "Walk on the Clouds".

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The Wood frog can hold its pee for up to eight months.

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Blood donors in Sweden receive text messages to inform them when their blood has been used to save a life. The aim of these text messages is to express gratitude to the donors and to provide them with the knowledge that their donation has made a positive impact.

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About 25% of the total blood pumped by the heart goes to the kidneys. The kidneys receive a significant amount of blood supply because they play a crucial role in filtering waste products and regulating the body's fluid and electrolyte balance.

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Alcohol can change the brain. Consistent alcohol consumption can lead to physical adaptations in the brain, affecting the structure and connections between nerve cells. These changes can persist even when a person stops drinking, potentially causing long-term issues.

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About 8 centimeters (or 3 inches) of ice can typically support one person on foot. Around 10 centimeters (or 4 inches) of ice is usually needed to support a group of people walking in a single file line. Approximately 90 centimeters (or 36 inches) of ice can potentially support up to 110 tons of weight.

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