Viruses and illness. Colds and viruses manipulate us into interacting with others—they literally hijack our brains to seek out as many people as possible. Their goal? To spread to everyone around us. The trick is, this social urge kicks in roughly 48 hours before we even feel sick.

#Health #Science

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Goliath Birdeater. This South American spider can grow as large as a dinner plate and ranks among the biggest, heaviest spiders on Earth. It's known to prey on birds and small mammals.

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A boy named Shipai claimed he came from the year 2056, tearfully pleading for people to believe his warnings about the events of 2026.

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The mass of the Sun makes up roughly 99.86% of the entire Solar System's mass.

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The first company to earn a billion dollars in a single year was General Motors—in 1955.

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Avoid spending more than 20 minutes in the bathroom—prolonged stays can be harmful to your health.

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The average depth of the oceans is 3,600 meters.

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As of today, there are over 200 cat breeds worldwide.

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Giraffes and humans have the same number of neck vertebrae.

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Aquamarine. This gemstone is a variety of beryl, known for its distinct glassy luster. Its color shifts subtly depending on the viewing angle, fades when exposed to sunlight, and intensifies when heated above 400°C.

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Xoloitzcuintli. These dogs can be completely hairless or have ultra-short fur, making them undeniably reminiscent of Sphynx cats. That said, more than a few end up looking strikingly like your neighbor who drinks a bit too much—plenty of photo evidence out there agrees.

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George Washington’s dentures were made from the teeth of enslaved people.

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Did you know? The little "pocket" on a cat's ear has a name — it's called the Henry's pocket. (Or, anatomically, the cutaneous marginal pouch) 🐾

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Maracaibo Lighthouse. The phenomenon known as the Maracaibo Lighthouse occurs above the mouth of the Catatumbo River in Venezuela. This spot is famed for hundreds of lightning strikes that illuminate the night sky on nearly every evening, producing up to 28 flashes per minute.

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Huge clouds of frozen alcohol float through space.

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Boiled potatoes and mortality risk. Eating boiled potatoes is linked to a lower risk of death from all causes. Norwegian researchers analyzed data from 77,297 adults who completed dietary questionnaires. The study confirmed that for every 100 grams of potatoes consumed daily, the risk of death drops by 4%.

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Researchers have discovered that unemployment has a negative impact on human health.

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The Google Effect. People struggle to remember information that's easily accessible—like anything you can quickly look up online. This phenomenon is known as the Google Effect.

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Star birth captured in stunning detail by the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA has released an extraordinary image revealing the process of matter formation around a newborn star. The young star itself remains hidden behind a thick, dark ribbon of gas and dust—nestled at the center of these cosmic "hourglasses."

Located in the Taurus Molecular Cloud, the celestial object known as L1527 is just around 100,000 years old—extremely young by cosmic standards, experts note. Learn more #CosmicBirth #JamesWebb #StarFormation

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Japanese chopsticks etiquette: In Japan, never leave your chopsticks resting on the table so that they point at someone. It's considered impolite—and even seen as a threat. Position them neatly, parallel to the edge of the table, or place them on a chopstick rest. Learn more about dining customs. #ЯпонскиеОбычаи → #JapaneseEtiquette #КультураЮжнойАзии → #EastAsianCulture

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