Black holes, supervoids, galaxies you can’t even see because they’re made from dark matter, oh my! Things get really weird once you leave the solar system and venture into the abyss of space. That said, astronomers and other science nerds have done an admirable job of identifying and cataloging the universe. Yet they’ve only scratched …
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Have you read 50 Strange Secrets About Everyday Objects: Part One? Because this is part two. Microwave ovens heat food by exciting water molecules. Refrigerators move heat out instead of creating cold. Freezers slow bacterial growth but don’t completely stop it. Ceiling fans make people feel cooler without lowering room temperature. Pillows trap air to …
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These things wouldn’t shock us now but back then, they absolutely did. Have you heard of all these historical happenings? The “War of the Worlds” Radio Panic (October 30, 1938) – On Halloween Eve, Orson Welles broadcast a radio adaptation of The War of the Worlds. Many listeners tuned in after the introduction and believed …
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So what do you think the possible reason is that scientists might bring back the woolly mammoth because it seems more than a little nuts. Would you agree? Restoring Lost Ecosystems One major reason for bringing back mammoth-like animals is the idea that they could help restore ancient Arctic grasslands. Woolly mammoths once lived in …
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These 29 strange and unusual events from this year are too funny. Do you have anything to add to the list? Sheep invaded a German supermarket — About 50 sheep wandered into a Penny grocery store in Burgsinn, knocking over products and leaving employees scrambling to clear the aisles. A 12-year-old was caught driving — …
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Who doesn’t love a pleasant, sunny afternoon? Do you think you know all the things on the list? The Sun appears brightest during the afternoon because it is higher in the sky. Afternoon sunlight has a warmer, golden color than midday light. Shadows become longer as the afternoon progresses. The highest daily temperature usually occurs …
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Where does your mind go if you think about the phrase “human refrigerator?” If you thought of a morgue, I wouldn’t blame you, but that’s not what this story is about. Instead, allow me to introduce you to Japan’s latest achievement in keeping yourself cool: the Do Hiemon Box personal refrigerator. This summer has been …
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Bigger is better, right? Well, not always, as excess size can render things completely unusable. That said, putting something ridiculously huge on display does always attract crowds. That’s why people around the world keep building comically oversized versions of everyday objects. Here are 9 examples of some of the oddest world’s largest things. 1. World’s …
The phrase “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” has become something of an internet meme in the past decade or so. When it was introduced in the ‘80s, though, it highlighted a real life-threatening situation for old folks. A situation this North Carolina woman found herself in. Joan Rivet is an 82-year-old lady who …
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Do you think you know what these strange secrets about everyday objects are? Like do you know the reason that soda cans have tabs on them? Bubble wrap was originally invented as textured wallpaper, not packaging. The small hole in a pen cap helps reduce the risk of choking if accidentally swallowed. Tape measures have …
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