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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The most expensive caviar in the world isn't black—it's gold.

Priced at around €18,500 per kg.

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Scientists estimate there are at least 100 billion planets in our galaxy.

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The largest hailstone ever recorded was in Kansas, USA, on September 3, 1970.
Its circumference measured approximately 44.45 cm (over 14 cm in diameter), with a weight of 775 grams.

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Cacti can bloom only at night to minimize moisture loss through evaporation

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Coffee mixed with alcohol could lead to heart attack and ulcers.

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Salt and sugar accelerate the aging process.

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Your skull is made up of 29 different bones.

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In Brazil, there are butterflies that naturally perfume the air

Locals often keep them in their homes on purpose

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🔴 The number of people affected in the incident in Ulyanovsk Oblast has risen to 12

According to media reports, most passengers sustained minor injuries—abrasions and bruises. One person remains trapped in the bathroom and is calling for help; rescuers are working to free them

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