A newly discovered snake from New Guinea has been named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash.

Scientists named the new species Lielaphis slashi or “Slash’s groundsnake” in honor of his lifelong love of reptiles.

The reddish-brown, nonvenomous snake is about 71 cm long and was initially mistaken for another species. Genetic testing and physical differences later revealed that it was actually new to science.

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Ancient societies used surprisingly unusual methods to prevent pregnancy. In ancient Egypt, women were advised to place mixtures containing honey, dates, and acacia inside the vagina.

Ancient Greek and Roman texts describe other methods, including plant-based preparations and physical barriers.

Some ingredients may have had limited contraceptive effects, but many historical remedies were ineffective or potentially harmful.
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There is a town in Norway called "Hell."

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Twins can have different fathers - this phenomenon is called superfecundation.

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If you want to terminate the urge to cry, simply drink a glass of water, this will greatly reduce your brains urge to cry.

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Every minute 600 new sites appear on the web.

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Loneliness can occur even when a person is surrounded by other people. It is generally understood as the feeling that one’s social relationships are less satisfying or meaningful than desired.

Interestingly, people experiencing loneliness may sometimes withdraw from social situations because they expect rejection or feel that others are unlikely to understand them. This can reduce opportunities for connection and reinforce the feeling of isolation. 🫂

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The first computer virus was created in 1983.

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In Singapore, chewing gum is not generally illegal to possess or chew, but the sale and import of ordinary chewing gum are heavily restricted. Since 1992, restrictions were introduced after discarded gum caused problems on public infrastructure.
Spitting in public can result in a fine, with repeated offences carrying heavier penalties. 🇸🇬🍬

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Scientists believe that dependence on sugar is almost stronger than on heroin.

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The king cobra is the longest venomous snake, growing up to 13 feet (4 meters). It lives in forests in South and Southeast Asia. It has a big hood it shows when scared. Its venom is very strong and can stop nerves. It’s called “king” because it hunts and eats other snakes. The king cobra builds nests and guards its eggs until they hatch. 🐍👑

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The longest word in Russian has 35 letters ("превысокомногорассмотрительствующий").

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😳 The main religion in Antarctica is Christianity, with a total of eight churches .

In fact, some of these buildings are protected as historical monuments.

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A study reveals that living in a place from where you can see an ocean can reduce psychological stress because viewing a blue color has a calming effect. The findings are not affected by age, income, and neighbourhood.

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Honey Never Spoils: Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible, thanks to honey's low moisture content and natural acidity.

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Shortest Commercial Flight: The world's shortest scheduled airline flight is between two Orkney Islands in Scotland—Westray and Papa Westray—covering a distance of just 1.7 miles in about two minutes.

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