There's an animal that smells like buttered popcorn. The binturong (Arctictis binturong), a Southeast Asian "bearcat," smells like buttered popcorn due to 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2-AP) in its urine, which it uses to mark territory. This chemical is the same aromatic compound produced when popcorn is popped. These arboreal, cat-like mammals are threatened by habitat loss.

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Qwerty keyboards were invented because Abc keyboards would jam too often on classic typewriters.
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“Blue balls” (epididymal hypertension) is a temporary feeling of pressure or mild pain in the testicles caused by sexual arousal without orgasm. Blood flow increases to the genitals and builds pressure that is usually relieved by ejaculation. The testicles do not turn blue. Women can have a similar feeling called “blue vulva” or “blue bean.” The discomfort usually lasts a few minutes but can last hours. Symptoms include aching, heaviness, and mild pain. Priapism is different; it is a long erection lasting over 4 hours and needs emergency care. To ease blue balls, try self-relief, distraction, exercise, or warm/cold showers. Talking openly with partners can help reduce the chance of this discomfort. 🩵🍆💙🍑

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Lemons and limes are different citrus fruits.

Lemons are usually yellow when ripe, while limes are usually green.

They also differ in taste, aroma, shape, vitamines and genetics.

And despite their similar uses in food and drinks, a lime is not simply a green lemon.
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Women get drunk faster than men because their bodies have less water and fewer enzymes to break down alcohol. This means alcohol stays stronger and longer in their blood. Because of this, women face higher risks of health problems from drinking, even if they drink less than men. 🍷⚠️

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There are over 1,000 banana types worldwide, divided into 50 groups. The Cavendish banana is the most common and widely exported. Named after Musa Cavendishii, it was first grown in the UK in 1830. This banana faces a disease called Sigatoka, which lowers banana harvests by 40% each year. 🍌⚠️

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A 15-year-old girl in Lesotho, in 1988, got pregnant after swallowing sperm during oral sex. She had no vaginal opening and was stabbed in the stomach after being caught by her ex. Doctors believe sperm from her mouth entered her body through stomach wounds and caused pregnancy. The baby was born via cesarean. 🚼🤯

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If you’re choking and alone, you can perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself by making a fist, placing it above your belly button, and quickly pushing inward and upward. You can also press your abdomen forcefully against a hard surface like the back of a chair or countertop to help dislodge the object blocking your airway. Call emergency services if you can’t clear the blockage quickly. 🚨🤚

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Nutmeg has a chemical called myristicin that can cause a long high with hallucinations if eaten or sniffed in large amounts. It can cause nausea, vomiting, and heart problems. Hallucinations start hours later, so people overdose too much by accident. Many, especially teens, try it once and stop because it feels bad. 🌰⚠️ @googlefactss #NutmegHigh #HealthRisks #StaySafe

Project SUNSHINE studied radioactive fallout from nuclear weapons testing.

Over 1,500 human "samples" were stolen from grieving families worldwide but only 500 were analyzed.

Many were babies and young children.

Bodies and body parts were stolen from hospitals and shipped to the United States without their parents’ knowledge or consent.

Stillborn babies were among the human remains stolen for research.

Dr. Willard Libby who ordered the bodies to be snatched was later given a Nobel prize.
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People have better ideas in the shower because warm water raises dopamine, a brain chemical that boosts creativity. Showering distracts the mind, helping it stop stressing over problems and work on solutions quietly. Doing a simple, relaxing task like showering makes it easier for new ideas to pop up.
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Corn flakes were created as an easy-to-digest, pre-prepared and healthy breakfast food, especially for patients at the Kellogg Sanitarium in Michigan.

J.H. Kellogg promoted a plain, bland diet to discourage masturbation, but corn flakes were never advertised as an “anti-masturbatory morning meal.”
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Before 1956, kids could get trapped inside refrigerators because doors only opened from outside. The Refrigerator Safety Act changed this, requiring doors to open easily from inside. UL tests make sure doors open with a push from inside.

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The Polish word for seal is
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The Ancient Romans put toast in their wine because they believed it was good for health. This is where the tradition of "raising a toast" comes from. 🍷🍞

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Mother llamas hum to their babies to help them recognize each other. Each hum is special and unique. This helps the mother find her baby in the herd. It also keeps the babies safe by avoiding confusion. 🦙🎶

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The human clitoris has about 10,000 to 11,000 nerve fibers, much more than the old estimate of 8,000. This number was based on cow studies, not humans. The clitoris is very small but has many nerves, making it very sensitive. Scientists studied tissue from seven people to find this new number. This helps with surgeries for gender changes and injuries. 🔬✨👙

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When Breaking Bad premiered on 20 January 2008, it was watched by fewer than 1.5 million viewers in the United States. As the series became available on Netflix between seasons, its audience grew dramatically through word of mouth. By the time the final episode aired on 29 September 2013, it attracted over 10 million U.S. viewers, making it one of television's most successful examples of a show that found a much larger audience through streaming.
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There’s a bird that smells like manure. The hoatzin, a bird found in the Amazon rainforest, has earned the nickname “the stinkbird.” Its digestive system ferments leaves the way cows digest grass, producing a strong manure-like smell. Because of this, predators often avoid it—not because it’s dangerous, but because it smells terrible.

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The canthus is the corner where your upper and lower eyelids meet, near your eye's edge. It helps protect your eyes and drain tears.
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