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08 October 2026 20:03

The idea that skinny people have fast metabolisms is a myth. Metabolism depends largely on muscle mass—more muscle means higher energy use. Skinny people usually have less muscle, so their metabolism is often slower. Weight and appearance don’t reliably show metabolism speed.

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08 October 2026 00:01

The internet is estimated to weigh about 50 grams, equivalent to a strawberry, based on the weight of the electrons used in electricity for data transfer. This does not account for the much larger physical weight of servers, cables, and data centers that support its infrastructure.

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06 October 2026 13:33

“Knock on wood” is a saying people use to avoid bad luck. It may come from old beliefs that trees have spirits or from the Christian cross made of wood. Different countries have their own ways to “knock on wood” to stay lucky. For example, in Italy, people “touch iron,” and in Turkey, they knock twice and pull their earlobe. 🌳🙏🍀

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05 October 2026 23:21

Dolphins replace up to 95% of the air in their lungs per breath, while humans replace about 65%. They breathe 2–3 times faster and have lungs that collapse and reopen to handle deep dives.

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03 October 2026 15:50

In 1968, the Yippies picked a pig named Pigasus to run for U.S. president to protest politics. At the Democratic meeting in Chicago, police took Pigasus away and arrested some protesters.
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02 October 2026 16:03

“If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”

But life did not simply give us lemons. The modern lemon arose through hybridization between citrus fruits, and humans later cultivated and spread it.

Before life could give us lemons, humans first had to create the lemon.
Less catchy, but true.
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01 October 2026 20:06

International Music Day is celebrated globally every year on October 1.

Established in 1975 by the International Music Council under the leadership of legendary violinist Yehudi Menuhin, this day honors music as a universal language that fosters peace, bridges diverse cultures, and unites people around the world.
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01 October 2026 00:01

Octo means "eight". Thats why we say Octopus 🐙 for example, it has eight arms.
Yet the month of October is the tenth in our calendar.

This is because there used to be a different Roman calendar with only ten months.

Later it all changed and months were moved up, but we kept names like September (7), October (8), November (9) and December (10).
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30 September 2026 04:03

The canthus is the corner where your upper and lower eyelids meet, near your eye's edge. It helps protect your eyes and drain tears.
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29 September 2026 08:00

When Breaking Bad premiered on 20 January 2008, it was watched by fewer than 1.5 million viewers in the United States. As the series became available on Netflix between seasons, its audience grew dramatically through word of mouth. By the time the final episode aired on 29 September 2013, it attracted over 10 million U.S. viewers, making it one of television's most successful examples of a show that found a much larger audience through streaming.
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28 September 2026 20:01

Mother llamas hum to their babies to help them recognize each other. Each hum is special and unique. This helps the mother find her baby in the herd. It also keeps the babies safe by avoiding confusion. 🦙🎶

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28 September 2026 00:00

The Polish word for seal is
foka.

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27 September 2026 18:30

Corn flakes were created as an easy-to-digest, pre-prepared and healthy breakfast food, especially for patients at the Kellogg Sanitarium in Michigan.

J.H. Kellogg promoted a plain, bland diet to discourage masturbation, but corn flakes were never advertised as an “anti-masturbatory morning meal.”
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26 September 2026 16:02

Project SUNSHINE studied radioactive fallout from nuclear weapons testing.

Over 1,500 human "samples" were stolen from grieving families worldwide but only 500 were analyzed.

Many were babies and young children.

Bodies and body parts were stolen from hospitals and shipped to the United States without their parents’ knowledge or consent.

Stillborn babies were among the human remains stolen for research.

Dr. Willard Libby who ordered the bodies to be snatched was later given a Nobel prize.
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25 September 2026 12:02

If you’re choking and alone, you can perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself by making a fist, placing it above your belly button, and quickly pushing inward and upward. You can also press your abdomen forcefully against a hard surface like the back of a chair or countertop to help dislodge the object blocking your airway. Call emergency services if you can’t clear the blockage quickly. 🚨🤚

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08 October 2026 11:06

Psychopaths, often called ‘evil,’ lack empathy and guilt. They were once seen as untreatable. New studies show therapy like CBT and computer training can reduce violence and help them feel empathy. Treatment is limited but promising. 🧠💡

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06 October 2026 22:25

Toxoplasmosis is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii.

People can become infected by eating undercooked meat containing the parasite or by accidentally swallowing the parasite from contaminated food, water, soil, or surfaces.

Cats are part of the parasite’s life cycle, but not all cats have it.

An infected cat can shed the parasite in its feces, which can contaminate the environment.

Simply owning or touching a cat does not cause toxoplasmosis.

Most healthy people have no symptoms, but infection can be serious during pregnancy or with weakened immunity.
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06 October 2026 03:34

A study with 32 cat owners in Japan showed that spending 10 minutes with their cats lowered their feelings of excitement and a part of their nervous system activity but made their heart beat faster.

The faster heart rate was linked to higher stress and bonding hormones.

Petting cats more often changed their nervous system activity less.
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03 October 2026 20:04

Researchers developed a method to power wearables using body heat and movement, reducing reliance on batteries. This innovation makes devices smaller, longer-lasting, and more convenient by cutting charging needs.
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03 October 2026 04:10

Every year, over 700,000 people lose their lives to suicide worldwide—a heartbreaking reality that is, importantly, preventable. While we are not healthcare professionals, we strongly encourage you to reach out to the organizations listed below if you or someone you care about is struggling. Support is available, and no one has to face this alone.

If you struggle, don't joke about it. Nor joke about others struggling, get help. There are solutions, check the links under the "Read more's".

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02 October 2026 01:02

Charles Bonnet Syndrome happens when people with poor eyesight see things that aren’t there. These are called visual hallucinations. The person knows the images are not real. It occurs because the brain fills in missing visual information. 👁️🧠

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01 October 2026 04:01

fox(n.)
Old English fox "a fox," from Proto-Germanic fuhsaz "fox" (cognates Old Saxon vohs, Middle Dutch and Dutch vos, Old High German fuhs, German Fuchs, Old Norse foa, Gothic fauho), from Proto-Germanic fuh-, from PIE puk- "tail" (source also of Sanskrit puccha- "tail").

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30 September 2026 12:00

A study of 1,160 men found that nose size can predict penis size. Larger noses were linked to longer penises. Penis length was also related to lower BMI. Penis circumference was linked to body weight and testicle size. Height, weight, foot size, and testosterone were measured, but nose size and BMI were key for length.
This study supports the old myth about nose and penis size.
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29 September 2026 20:02

There’s a bird that smells like manure. The hoatzin, a bird found in the Amazon rainforest, has earned the nickname “the stinkbird.” Its digestive system ferments leaves the way cows digest grass, producing a strong manure-like smell. Because of this, predators often avoid it—not because it’s dangerous, but because it smells terrible.

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29 September 2026 04:04

The human clitoris has about 10,000 to 11,000 nerve fibers, much more than the old estimate of 8,000. This number was based on cow studies, not humans. The clitoris is very small but has many nerves, making it very sensitive. Scientists studied tissue from seven people to find this new number. This helps with surgeries for gender changes and injuries. 🔬✨👙

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28 September 2026 04:01

The Ancient Romans put toast in their wine because they believed it was good for health. This is where the tradition of "raising a toast" comes from. 🍷🍞

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27 September 2026 23:33

Before 1956, kids could get trapped inside refrigerators because doors only opened from outside. The Refrigerator Safety Act changed this, requiring doors to open easily from inside. UL tests make sure doors open with a push from inside.

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27 September 2026 04:01

People have better ideas in the shower because warm water raises dopamine, a brain chemical that boosts creativity. Showering distracts the mind, helping it stop stressing over problems and work on solutions quietly. Doing a simple, relaxing task like showering makes it easier for new ideas to pop up.
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25 September 2026 19:59

Nutmeg has a chemical called myristicin that can cause a long high with hallucinations if eaten or sniffed in large amounts. It can cause nausea, vomiting, and heart problems. Hallucinations start hours later, so people overdose too much by accident. Many, especially teens, try it once and stop because it feels bad. 🌰⚠️ @googlefactss #NutmegHigh #HealthRisks #StaySafe

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25 September 2026 04:01

A 15-year-old girl in Lesotho, in 1988, got pregnant after swallowing sperm during oral sex. She had no vaginal opening and was stabbed in the stomach after being caught by her ex. Doctors believe sperm from her mouth entered her body through stomach wounds and caused pregnancy. The baby was born via cesarean. 🚼🤯

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