Category: All Facts
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Water Can Boil and Freeze at the Same Time
It sounds impossible, but under a rare condition called the triple point, water can boil and freeze at the exact same time. Learn the science behind this strange fact – and why it matters in physics, space, and labs.
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Wombat Feces Are Cube-Shaped
Wombats produce cube-shaped feces – and there’s a surprising reason why. From anatomy to territory marking, here’s what makes their poop so unique.
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The Eiffel Tower Can Grow More Than Six Inches During Summer
Heat causes the Eiffel Tower to expand each summer – enough to grow over six inches taller. Discover the science behind its seasonal shift in height.
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The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 to 45 Minutes
In 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
Octopuses 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
The 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
It 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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Fact Check: Does Honey Really Never Spoil?
Archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs – and it was still edible. But why doesn’t honey go bad? Here’s the science behind honey’s incredible shelf life.
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Sharks Existed Before Trees
Think trees are ancient? Sharks have been around 100 million years longer. Discover how these apex predators outlived mass extinctions and predate even the first forests.
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From Spilled Beans to Ice Breakers: The Surprising Origins of Common Idioms
Discover the surprising history behind common idioms like ‘spill the beans’ and ‘break the ice.’ Learn their origins and meanings.
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Water Can Boil and Freeze at the Same Time
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Wombat Feces Are Cube-Shaped
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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
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Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood
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There’s Enough DNA in the Human Body to Stretch from the Sun to Pluto and Back
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Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Aren’t
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Fact Check: Does Honey Really Never Spoil?
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Sharks Existed Before Trees
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From Spilled Beans to Ice Breakers: The Surprising Origins of Common Idioms
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