China owns nearly all of the pandas in the world, even the ones you see at zoos. They rent them out for about $1 million a year.
China owns nearly all of the pandas in the world, even the ones you see at zoos. They rent them […]
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The French-language World Scrabble Champion doesn’t speak French. New Zealand native Nigel Richards memorized the entire French Scrabble dictionary, which has 386,000 words, in nine weeks to earn his title.
The French-language World Scrabble Champion doesn’t speak French. New Zealand native Nigel Richards memorized the entire French Scrabble dictionary, which
The man with the world’s deepest voice can produce sounds that humans can’t hear. Tim Storms can’t even hear the note himself, as it is eight octaves below the lowest G on a piano—but elephants can.
The man with the world’s deepest voice can produce sounds that humans can’t hear. Tim Storms can’t even hear the
Door knobs made of brass can disinfect themselves in about 8 hours. This is because brass contains copper, which has natural antimicrobial properties that kill bacteria and other microbes.
Door knobs made of brass can disinfect themselves in about 8 hours. This is because brass contains copper, which has
Marriage significantly raises the risk of being overweight, according to recent study. Men face a 62% higher risk, while for women, it’s 39%, compared to the unmarried.
Marriage significantly raises the risk of being overweight, according to recent study. Men face a 62% higher risk, while for
Approximately 25% of the population are ‘supertasters,’ experiencing heightened taste sensations due to a higher density of taste buds. Conversely, about 25-30% are ‘non-tasters,’ with fewer taste buds, leading to a diminished sense of taste.
Approximately 25% of the population are ‘supertasters,’ experiencing heightened taste sensations due to a higher density of taste buds. Conversely,
In 1991, researchers at the University of Cambridge invented the first webcam to check if their office coffee pot was empty – saving them unnecessary trips to the kitchen.
In 1991, researchers at the University of Cambridge invented the first webcam to check if their office coffee pot was
Horseshoe crabs have bright blue blood, which is one of the most valuable liquids on Earth – used in medical testing, it can sell for around $15,000 per litre.
Horseshoe crabs have bright blue blood, which is one of the most valuable liquids on Earth – used in medical
A recent U.S. study found that IQ scores declined in three of four cognitive domains between 2006 and 2018, with researchers suggesting smartphones are to blame.
A recent U.S. study found that IQ scores declined in three of four cognitive domains between 2006 and 2018, with
Evel Knievel holds the world record for the most broken bones at 433 – meaning, on average, he broke every bone in his body more than twice.
Evel Knievel holds the world record for the most broken bones at 433 – meaning, on average, he broke every