Humankind has wanted to fly as long as we’ve seen birds soar through the skies. Getting up in the air comes easy these days, with airplanes, helicopters, balloons, and other kinds of flying machines. However, the history of successful heavier-than-air flight is very short, barely over 100 years. Yet, since time immemorial, people have attempted …
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When scared or harmed, most animals will run away and move on with their lives. They have more important things to do than keep worrying about whatever spooked them. Other animals, however, will remember you. And they will come back to take revenge, sometimes years later. Some animals’ desire for vengeance — whether bloody or …
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Throughout human history, people have told tales of mythical monsters and legendary beasts. It’d be easy to dismiss most of these outlandish creatures as nothing but made-up stories. However, many of these fantastic critters may be based on real-life animals. For instance, most people know the kraken of Norse myth likely stems from Viking encounters …
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Today, photographs have taken over the world. Most of us snap at least one photo each day, and many upload several to social media every few hours. Things were different when photography was a new and exciting invention. Taking photos took a long time, was cumbersome and expensive — and it could even be lethally …
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The comfort of an animal companion can help you get through some hard times. Many pet owners can justifiably say their pets have saved their lives. Some, though, can claim that very literally. With their sharper senses, animals can more easily spot something’s wrong. They might warn us of an impending danger, or even detect …
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Everybody likes good food. There are few things in the world better than tucking into a dish that is to die for. Sometimes, though, that phrase is terrifyingly literal. People around the world eat many things that do not want to be eaten. Without careful preparation, these delicacies could make you seriously ill — or …
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What’s there in Antarctica? There’s snow, ice, penguins… And depending on who you ask, a whole heck of a lot more. A strangely high number of conspiracy theories claims that either there is something secret in Antarctica, or there’s something off about the place in general. In a way, that’s understandable, since the southernmost of …
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Do you think you know these Galapagos Islands facts? Like the islands have two airports! The islands are constantly changing as the older islands are sinking back into the ocean under the continental plate and the youngest are rising near the hotspot. The pink iguana is native to only part of Isabela Island, with a …
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What’s considered polite behavior varies wildly from country to country and culture to culture. Of course, the same goes for impoliteness. Being cordial with others isn’t just about how you speak, though. Even little things you do with your hands can upset others — or earn you a fine or a punch to the face. …
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We all use plenty of traditional phrases and sayings. Often, they’re delightfully rustic, with their origins in everyday rural life or traditional tales. For example, a “wild goose chase” must originate from someone trying to catch a goose. Right? That’s where you’d be wrong. Many sayings have strange origins and etymologies that seemingly have nothing …
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