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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There's an ultra-pure water that can kill you if you drink it.

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The fattest bears in the world live in Alaska. The reason? They have no natural predators, and their diet consists mainly of salmon—a fish packed with fat.

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Dark chocolate enhances blood flow to the brain's key areas for 2–3 hours.

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Самый дорогой металл в мире — калифорний. Его цена достигает 10 млн долларов за грамм. Да, именно за грамм. Открыт в 1950 году в Калифорнии, он не встречается в природе и производится искусственно в ядерных реакторах и ускорителях частиц. Глобальное производство — около 0,25 грамма в год, что делает его крайне редким.

Из-за уникальных свойств калифорний применяется:
• как источник нейтронов для обнаружения взрывчатки и драгметаллов
• в лечении рака — целевая лучевая терапия
• для запуска ядерных реакций, включая в реакторах

В отличие от золота или платины, его не используют в ювелирике — он радиоактивен и доступен только правительствам, научным лабораториям и узким отраслям.

Представьте скрепку из калифорния — её стоимость превысила бы цену элитного особняка.

#Калифорний #РедкиеМатериалы #ЭкстремальныеЦены
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Reading books is a powerful way to keep your mind sharp and alive — no matter your age.

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The average cucumber length worldwide is 14 cm.

In Russia, it's 13 cm.

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