Sleep of less than 5-7 hours per day reduces life expectancy by an average of 12%.

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:🦜 :Alpine swifts can fly for up to six months without landing.

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The height of sandstorms usually ranges from a couple of meters to a kilometer.

However, there have been recorded cases of storms reaching heights of over one and a half kilometers.

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Very strong and sweet (with sugar) hot tea with milk is an antidote for poisoning from alcohol, drugs, and medicinal substances.

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At the North Pole, there is no land at all.

Only ice floating on the surface of the ocean.

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Lemon juice makes fish taste and smell less ‘fishy’ because its acid neutralizes a chemical group in the fish called amines, making them non-volatile and stopping the smell.

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Snakes can hibernate for up to 3 years.

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The first functional sewing machine was invented in France in 1830 by Barthelemy Thimonnier, a tailor. The inventor was nearly killed by a group of angry French tailors. They burnt down his garment factory because they feared the invention would render them unemployed.

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Magpies help other animals by plucking ticks and other parasites from their skins. They can pull them out even if they have a strong grip.

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Frisson is a term that describes the "chills" or "tingling sensations" experienced when listening to music.

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:🦁 :When a new alpha male arrives in a lion pack, he may show aggression towards the previous leader's offspring, which can lead to the destruction of the cubs. This phenomenon, known as infanticide, is aimed at establishing the genetic lineage of the new leader and maintaining his position in the pack. However, not all alpha males are so violent and may even protect and nurture the offspring of the previous leader, especially if they are related to them by blood ties.

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A human body processes about 45.5 tons of food in a lifetime.

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Implants in artificial breasts need to be replaced every 10-15 years.

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If you leave lime juice on your hands on a sunny day, your skin can get second degree burns and be discolored for years. It’s called “margarita dermatitis” because people often get it while making margaritas outside.

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:💵 :There is only one company in the world that specializes in the production of paper used to make dollar bills. This unique company is dedicated to creating special paper that has the specific security and anti-counterfeiting properties required for the production of money. Its products play a key role in ensuring the safety and security of dollars used around the world.

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Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan city located in present-day Peru.

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:🍤 :Among all living things in the ocean, the shrimp makes the most noise. Its activity and movements create so many sounds that it has become the noisiest inhabitant of the deep sea. This phenomenon not only surprises scientists, but also has significant implications for understanding the ocean ecosystem and the effects of noise on the animal life underwater.

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The oldest coins were minted around 685 BC in Lydia (Turkey now). They were made of electrum, a natural alloy of two metals, gold and silver.

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**China consumes 135 million tons of rice annually.

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A grizzly bear’s bite is estimated to be strong enough to crush a bowling ball.

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