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11 November 2026 00:01

William Addis (1734–1808) was an English entrepreneur believed to have produced the first mass-produced toothbrush in 1780, all while being in prison for causing a riot.
This made him very rich.

Note: this was not the first toothbrush, versions of toothbrushes have been around for thousands of years.
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10 November 2026 14:08

The ISS has been continuously inhabited since November 2nd, 2000
The station is expected to remain operational until the end of 2030, after which it will be de-orbited using the US Deorbit Vehicle.

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10 November 2026 00:01

Operation Big Itch was a U.S. entomological warfare field test in 1954, using fleas that were not infected to see their coverage and survivability as a vector for biological agents.
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09 November 2026 12:01

The first roller coaster was invented in Russia.

It started as ice sledding in the 15th century.

In 1784, St. Petersburg opened a ride with carriages on grooved tracks.

In the 19th century, France and the U.S. made changes that created the roller coasters we have today.
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08 November 2026 20:57

In August 2024, a Mumbai court convicted Noor Mohammed Mansoori for the 2018 murder of his neighbour, Abuzar Ansari, in the Agripada slum area, following a dispute over a game of Uno.

An argument erupted when Mansoori began losing the card game, prompting him to retrieve a knife from his home and stab the 24-year-old victim multiple times.
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07 November 2026 11:05

A fig is not technically a fruit, but an inverted flower cluster, or syconium. The true fruits are the hundreds of tiny, crunchy pods (drupelets) lining the hollow interior of the pod.

This unique structure requires a specialized relationship with tiny fig wasps, which crawl inside a small opening at the base to pollinate the hidden blossoms.

However, many commercial varieties have been bred to mature without needing pollination at all.
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05 November 2026 19:38

The bad smell of vomit is mainly caused by butyric acid. This acid is also found in parmesan cheese and some dairy products. It gives vomit its sour and strong odor.
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05 November 2026 00:01

Guy Fawkes, part of the Catholic 5 November 1605 Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliament and kill the protestant King James I, was executed in London on January 31, 1606.
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04 November 2026 09:12

The Little Ice Age (1300–1850) was a cooler period in Europe and North America.

It was caused by lower solar activity (Maunder Minimum 1645–1715),

volcanic eruptions, and natural climate changes.

Earth is still in an ice age (Quaternary Ice Age) but currently in a warm interglacial period (Holocene, estimated 11,700 years ago).
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03 November 2026 22:03

Axolotls, also known as *Ambystoma mexicanum*, get their name from the Aztec language Nahuatl, meaning "water monster" or "water god." According to legend, they are the earthly form of Xolotl, the Aztec god who transformed into a salamander to avoid sacrifice. These creatures are famous for regenerating limbs, hearts, and even parts of their brains. They stay in their juvenile form for life, a trait called *neoteny*. In the wild, axolotls are critically endangered, with fewer than 1,000 left in Mexico’s Xochimilco and Chalco lakes. Habitat loss, pollution, and invasive species like tilapia are major threats. Conservation efforts are underway to restore their habitat and protect them from extinction.
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03 November 2026 17:04

The Terracotta Army in China was built over 2,200 years ago to guard Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.

Archaeologists have uncovered thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses, and chariots, each with unique faces and details.

The army reflects advanced craftsmanship, military organization, and the emperor’s power during the Qin Dynasty.
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01 November 2026 04:02

In the 19th century, parts of New England (Rhode Island, eastern Connecticut, southern Massachusetts, and Vermont) believed tuberculosis, then called “consumption,” was caused by vampires — the dead draining life from the living.

Families sometimes dug up bodies of deceased relatives, burned their organs, or mixed ashes with water to use as remedies, hoping to stop the disease from spreading to the living.
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31 October 2026 16:35

The origins of Halloween can be traced back more than 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated around October 31.

The Celts believed that the boundary between the living and the dead became thinner during this time.

People lit large bonfires and wore costumes to protect themselves from wandering spirits.

Over centuries, Samhain traditions mixed with Christian observances, eventually contributing to the Halloween celebrations we know today.
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31 October 2026 12:02

Goldfish do not have a three-second memory.

They can remember information for weeks or even months.

Goldfish can learn routines, recognize feeding times, and even respond to colors and sounds.

Some experiments have trained goldfish to complete simple tasks and navigate mazes.

The myth likely became popular because goldfish are small and seen as simple pets, but scientists say their memory is far better than most people think. (And better than some people 😉)
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30 October 2026 00:33

Sugar does not necessarily make children hyperactive.

Studies have found no consistent scientific evidence that sugar directly causes hyperactivity in children.

Researchers believe excitement, environment, and expectations often explain the behavior instead.

In some experiments, parents who thought their children had consumed sugar rated them as more hyperactive even when no sugar was given.

The myth became popular because sugary foods are often eaten during parties, holidays, and exciting events where children are already energetic.
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10 November 2026 17:04

People who walk more than 5000 steps a day live longer, those who walk less but faster also live longer.

Walk fast or more if you want to live longer.

Stay seated or lay in bed all day if you want to die..
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10 November 2026 10:23

Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM) is a rare ability to remember personal events and dates very clearly.

Scientists learn from this how memory works and could lead to ways to prevent or treat memory problems.

The opposite condition, Severely Deficient Autobiographical Memory (SDAM), means people can’t remember personal past events well.
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09 November 2026 15:27

The barcode was invented by Joe Woodland while he was relaxing on the beach.

He ran his fingers through the sand and created four parallel, uneven lines, this was when he realized that “wide lines and narrow lines” could represent data like the dashes and dots of Morse code.

He and his partner received a patent for their “Classifying Apparatus and Method” on October 11, 1952.
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09 November 2026 03:37

Paris syndrome happens when some tourists, mostly from Japan, feel very sad or scared because Paris is not as perfect as they thought.

They may feel dizzy, anxious, or see things that aren’t real.

This happens because the real city is different from the dreamy image they had.

Although its called Paris syndrome, it can happen in other places too.
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07 November 2026 23:50

Trusting A.I. can cost you your health, job and even your life.

A woman died after trusting an A.I. that told her to lower her anti epilepsy medication in order to let her brain rewrite itself and be healthy.
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06 November 2026 04:00

The U.S. has a lease for Guantanamo Bay and sends Cuba about $4,500 every year. Since 1953, Cuba refuses the money because they say the U.S. control is illegal and a violation of their sovereignty. In 1959, the check was cashed by mistake once.

On this U.S. naval base in Cuba, the Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp opened in 2002 to hold terrorism suspects captured by the U.S. The camp has faced criticism for human rights issues and indefinite detention without trial. 🇺🇸🇨🇺⛓️

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05 November 2026 04:01

Procrastination is not laziness but linked to poor mood management.

People delay tasks to avoid feeling stressed or anxious.

Studies show this affects health and career.

Managing emotions should help reduce procrastination, but we haven't tried it yet, this post was made 2 minutes before posting.

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04 November 2026 17:42

In parts of Togo, wedding ceremonies include the groom’s family performing dances and music. These performances show respect to the bride’s family and celebrate the upcoming marriage. The events often involve drumming, singing, and group dancing as part of the traditional festivities.
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04 November 2026 04:00

‘Calculate’ comes from the Latin word ‘calculus’ meaning pebble. Ancient people used pebbles to count and do calculations, like on an abacus.

The abacus 🧮 itself comes from Latin "abacus" , meaning “board,” and was used to move beads or pebbles for counting. 🪨➕📊

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03 November 2026 20:03

Learning another language may slow brain aging, according to a huge new study. Multilingual people show less cognitive decline compared to those who speak only one language. The study suggests that speaking multiple languages helps keep brain networks active, especially those responsible for memory and attention, protecting the brain from aging effects.
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02 November 2026 08:03

In ancient Athens, some elite men formed socially recognized relationships with adolescent boys called eromenos.

The adult, erastes, acted as a mentor, teaching the boy skills and introducing him to society.

These relationships were accepted at the time and had strict social rules:

The boy had to be young and not fully grown.

Once he reached adulthood, remaining in that role was considered inappropriate.
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31 October 2026 21:02

A gold coin found in 1713 in Transylvania is likely genuine. The coin shows a Roman ruler named Sponsian, who was long believed to be fictional. Tests found real ancient wear and soil deposits, suggesting he was a real leader during the 3rd-century Roman crisis.
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31 October 2026 15:11

Alkaline hydrolysis, also called water cremation, biocremation, resomation, flameless cremation, or aquamation, breaks down the body using water, lye, and heat. Bones are dried and crushed into ashes. The liquid is sterile, treated in wastewater systems, and eventually enters rivers, lakes, or irrigation, returning nutrients to the environment. It uses less energy than flame cremation and produces no air pollution.
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30 October 2026 16:33

Neon tetra fish form orderly queues when escaping through narrow spaces to avoid bumping into each other.

Scientists observed groups of these fish passing calmly through small openings without clogging.

This behavior helps them evacuate efficiently, unlike humans and sheep who often push and cause jams in emergencies.

The study may help improve traffic flow and robot swarm designs.
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29 October 2026 20:01

The next time Earth is closest to the Sun will be on January 3, 2027 at 02:33 UTC (Perihelion)

July 5, 2027 at 05:06 UTC will be when earth is furthest from the sun. (Aphelion)

Although this sounds weird for people who experience winter during this time;

The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth’s axis, not by the distance to the sun.
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