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The Eiffel Tower Can Grow More Than Six Inches During Summer
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The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 to 45 Minutes
Read more: The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 to 45 MinutesIn 1896, Britain and Zanzibar fought the shortest war ever recorded – it lasted between 38 and 45 minutes. Here’s what started it and how it ended so fast.
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Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood
Read more: Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue BloodOctopuses have not one but three hearts – and their blood is blue. Discover how this works, why it evolved, and what it says about these alien-like creatures.
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There’s Enough DNA in the Human Body to Stretch from the Sun to Pluto and Back
Read more: There’s Enough DNA in the Human Body to Stretch from the Sun to Pluto and BackThe DNA in your body, if uncoiled, could stretch over 10 billion miles – enough to go from the Sun to Pluto and back. Here’s how that’s even possible.
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Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Aren’t
Read more: Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Aren’tIt sounds backward, but it’s botanical science: bananas are real berries, and strawberries aren’t. Learn why – and what other fruits might surprise you.
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The Eiffel Tower Can Grow More Than Six Inches During Summer
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Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Aren’t
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