California trucks 1.5 million to 2.6 million bee hives each spring to pollinate almond farms. Pesticides and fungicides used on almonds hurt bees’ health and make it hard for them to find food. Bees also get stressed from long trips and losing their honey. These problems cause many bees to die or disappear. Almonds are pasteurized, which lowers their natural quality. Reducing almond farming could help protect bees and the environment by making almonds rarer. 🐝🌰🚛🌱

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The “Molar Mic,” is a small device that sends sound through your teeth and skull. Tested by the military, it might not be available for regular people until later. It helps soldiers talk without bulky headsets and may track health information in the future.
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On 6 December 1917, Finland declared independence from the Russian Empire, beginning a new chapter as a sovereign nation. 🇫🇮🗓️✨

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The Dutch celebrate Sinterklaas from mid-November to December 6th. It is a children’s holiday like Christmas. Sinterklaas is like Santa Claus. His helper is called "Black Pete," who is shown with blackface makeup. This tradition causes many people to talk about race and culture in the Netherlands. 🇳🇱🎉✝

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Because we have seen an uptick in people trying to scam others allover the web, we like to remind everyone to stay safe online. Here are a few things that could in fact help you.

● Be careful what you click. Don’t open links or attachments from strangers or suspicious emails.
● Use strong passwords with letters, numbers, and symbols.
● Use a password manager to keep passwords safe and easy to use.
● Keep devices updated and use good antivirus software.
● Don’t share personal info like your address, birthday, real names, workplaces, or locations online.
● Think before you post—anything online can stay forever.
● Watch out for fake profiles and don’t trust people you don’t know.
● Teach kids to spot scams, avoid cyberbullying, and be polite online.
● Backup important data regularly to protect it from malware.
● Close old accounts you don’t use anymore.
● Only download apps or files from trusted sources.
● Use two-factor authentication (2FA) for extra security on your accounts.
● Avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities like banking.
● Log out from accounts when using shared or public devices.
● Don’t accept friend or follow requests from people you don’t know.
● Be cautious about what apps you allow to access your personal info or location.
● Report any suspicious or harmful behavior to the platform admins or an adult you trust.

Stay alert, stay safe, and let’s keep our online community secure together! We know there is much more to it, feel free to share your wisdom or experiences in the comments.

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A strange believe in Russia is to avoid whistling indoors. According to belief, doing so will "whistle away" your money, leaving you broke. This superstition likely originates from old folk traditions that associated whistling with mischievous spirits that could bring bad luck.

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The Hudson Bay region in Canada sits on top of a significant gravity anomaly, making you weigh slightly less there than elsewhere on Earth. This is caused by the missing mass from the melted Laurentide Ice Sheet, which compressed the land and shifted dense rock away. After the ice melted, the area began slowly rebounding upward, creating this unique gravitational phenomenon. 🌍⚖️🇨🇦

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It is completely normal for one testicle to be larger and hang lower than the other. This natural asymmetry prevents them from rubbing together, improving comfort. Regular self-exams help you notice any changes in size, shape, or feel early. 🥚⚖️👨‍⚕️
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#MensHealth #Anatomy #SelfExam #HealthFacts #NormalVariation

Sushruta, known as the "Father of Plastic Surgery," practiced in India between 1000 and 800 BC. He pioneered nasal reconstruction using a cheek flap, a technique later known as the "Indian method," and documented his advanced knowledge in the Sushruta Samhita. His work influenced medicine from ancient Vedic times through the Renaissance and remains relevant in modern surgery. 🩺📜

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Did you know? The word "bear" actually means "the brown one" or "honey-eater"! 🐻🍯

Long ago, people were so afraid of bears they stopped using their real name. Now we just call them "bears" instead. 🍽️
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
3 January 106 BC – 7 December 43 BC

Cicero's last words are said to have been:

Ego vero consisto. Accede, veterane, et, si hoc saltim potes recte facere, incide cervicem.

I go no further: approach, veteran soldier, and, if you can at least do so much properly, sever this neck.

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Ivan Pavlov discovered classical conditioning by training dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell 🛎️. Dogs initially salivated only when food was presented. After repeatedly pairing the bell with food, the bell alone triggered salivation.
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lethonomia (n)
pronunciation: leh – tho – NO – mee – uh

language: English

definition: the inability to recall someone’s name

sentence: It’s very embarrassing to be stricken with acute lethonomia when I have to make introductions at a party. 🧠🗣️
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Stephanie Kwolek discovered Kevlar by accident.

While working on lightweight fibers for tires at DuPont, she created a solution that looked unusual and weak. Instead of throwing it out, she tested it—and it produced fibers five times stronger than steel.

That "failed" experiment became Kevlar, the material used in bulletproof vests and body armor.

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Winner of the flash story challenge: Saucey with this story:

Queen Elizabeth’s II was a trained mechanic

At 19, she joined the british auxiliary territorial service where she trained as a driver and mechanic, learning skills engine repair and general maintenance. In 1945 she completed the course and became the first female member of the royal family to enlist in the armed forces. 


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Male llamas grow sharp canines called ‘fighting teeth’ that they use to show who's boss and settle disputes with other males. @googlefactss #Llamas #AnimalFacts #Nature 🦙🦷

The internet is estimated to weigh about 50 grams, equivalent to a strawberry, based on the weight of the electrons used in electricity for data transfer. This does not account for the much larger physical weight of servers, cables, and data centers that support its infrastructure.

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The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was established on 8 December 1991 to succeed the Soviet Union, but Russia’s 2014 Crimea annexation and 2022 invasion have deeply shaken its unity and future. 🌐

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Amur leopards are critically endangered, with populations slowly increasing in Russia and China. Their unique spot patterns help researchers track individuals, and they are adapted to survive cold climates. @googlefactss

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Partible paternity is the belief that a child can have multiple biological fathers, accepted in some South American cultures like the Bari and Tapirape. Multiple men who have sexual relations with the mother during pregnancy share paternal responsibility. This practice is linked to increased child survival rates due to shared resources. It contrasts with the Western model of single biological paternity. 👶🌿

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#Anthropology #PartiblePaternity #Biology #SouthAmerica #FamilyStructure

Bed bugs mate by “traumatic insemination”: males pierce the female’s abdomen to deposit their seed — it can injure the females.

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#SleepTight #bedbugs #Entomology