Chimpanzees are the only animals capable of recognizing themselves in a mirror.

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It takes about 75 grapes to make a single glass of wine.

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A coffee tree can live up to 70 years.

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99% of the body's calcium is stored in teeth.

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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are used in agriculture to increase crop yields and enhance resistance to diseases and extreme weather conditions.

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Around 1.5 billion years ago, the first organisms began forming colonies and working together as a single entity. This marked the beginning of multicellular life.

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If a shark swims upside down, it could go into a coma.

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Alarm sounds can break your psyche — scientists warn

• Opt for a melodic rhythm at 100–120 beats per minute in C major, tuned to ~500 Hz.

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Tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants belong to the nightshade family and contain a toxin called solanine. In large quantities, it can cause hallucinations.

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Scientists have discovered that peppermint gum can reduce fatigue.

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The purest lake in the world is believed to be Blue Lake, located in Nelson, New Zealand. Visibility in the lake reaches up to 80 meters, meaning the water is almost as optically clear as distilled water.

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A licensed casino has launched on Telegram

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Walruses use their tusks to haul themselves out of the water onto ice—sometimes repeatedly in a single day. These impressive teeth, which can grow up to 1 meter long, also serve as a defense against predators. In fact, walrus tusks are modified canine teeth, evolved for survival in the harsh Arctic environment.

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The sting of the giant American spider wasp—also known as the tarantula hawk—is so intensely painful that one scientific journal advises anyone stung to “lie down and scream” to prevent further injury. #ПаучийШершень #Боль

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Some of the world's most powerful telescopes are hidden from public view, using Antarctic ice as a natural lens.

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The blood of insects. Insects do have blood—called hemolymph—but it lacks red blood cells, making it colorless (or slightly yellowish).

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Today is the unofficial holiday for moonshiners

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Not your average jellyfish. These creatures are far more complex than they’re often made out to be—equipped with muscles, nerves, sophisticated sensory organs (including eyes and balance organs), and even something resembling a brain: a nerve ring with ganglia along the edge of their bell.

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The Great Barrier Reef. Located in the Pacific Ocean, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest natural structure on Earth—visible even from space. This vast coral reef system shelters thousands of species and is celebrated as one of nature’s most breathtaking wonders.

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Flamingos live near water and feed on tiny crustaceans and plankton.

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Every person has a unique scent that can be recognized by others, especially close relatives.

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