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The Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Kalimantan are home to some of the most unusual birds in the world. They are called hornbills (Rhinoplax vigil) and are also known as helmeted hornbills. They are surprising in that they have huge and hard growths on their heads, which are used by the males during aerial battles. These…

Ancient cave paintings are not uncommon. Our ancestors were big fans of “graffiti”, which is why they are found on rocks and in caves in various parts of the world. The age of some of them exceeds 40 thousand years. However, a recent discovery by a team of archaeologists from Venezuela has puzzled scientists, despite…

It is impossible to surprise others with the presence of a car in the garage. But if there is a real tank in the backyard or barn that once took part in battles, this can cause not only surprise, but also many questions. The first thing people will want to know is whether they can…

Ants can be called one of the most social insects. They have never ceased to amaze scientists with their social organization and abilities for many years. This time, the researchers came to the attention of carpenter ants living in Florida, USA. They got their name because of the unusual structure of the nest. These insects…

According to statistics, in 2024 there will be more than 80 million people in the world who smoke vapes. This figure is growing every year, because many men and women are giving up cigarettes and switching to “safe” steam rooms. However, scientists are increasingly finding evidence that vaping harms the lungs, as well as other…

The USSR was the first to launch an artificial Earth satellite and carry out a human flight into space, but subsequently lost the space race. American astronauts became the first and only people to walk on the surface of the Moon. However, few people know that the Soviet Union was one step away from a…

The most famous female warrior in human history is perhaps Joan of Arc. This national heroine of France led French troops in the fight against the British during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th and 15th centuries AD. At the time of her leadership, she was only 17 years old, and even at such…

In the last 10-15 years, televisions have ceased to be just a means for watching over-the-air channels. Now it is a full-fledged computer or even something more. You can watch different channels on them, watch videos from social networks and stream content from your smartphone. Not to mention the ability to connect game consoles and…

According to statistics, there are approximately 57 million people in the world with amputated limbs. People usually lose their arms and legs as a result of falls, traffic accidents, and infectious diseases. To restore their mobility and return their quality of life to the previous level, people with lost limbs use prostheses. With their help,…

We have repeatedly talked about the dangers of excess body weight for health and the fact that there are more than a billion obese people in the world. Over the past 30 years, global obesity rates have more than doubled among adults and quadrupled among children. That said, experts regularly debate how often you should…