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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Residents of Micronesia change their names every year to ward off evil spirits.

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Cows, like humans, have their own "accents"—depending on the region and location, their moos vary in tone, volume, pitch, and more. udderly fascinating, right? 🐄

#Животные #Природа #Факты #Коровы #Наука
#Animals #Nature #Facts #Cows #Science

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Turtles can outlive humans—some species live for over 150 years.

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Pluto has completed just one-third of a full orbit since its discovery. A year there lasts 248 Earth years.

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⚡️Here’s a real photo of Earth

A historic shot taken by astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft during their flight to the Moon—previously, we only had stitched composites from multiple low-orbit images.

At the very top of the globe, you can even make out the green glow of the northern lights.

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A person weighs about one-sixth of their Earth weight on the Moon.

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Copper door handles disinfect themselves within 8 hours. Copper is naturally toxic to bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms.

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