Category: English
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Why do male mammals have breasts but do not feed their young with milk?
Scientists have been puzzled for years about why male mammals have nipples and everything they need to feed their young with milk, but do not lactate. Even despite the presence of mammary glands, it is not produced. The reason is the absence of hormonal triggers that trigger lactation. But what does this have to do…
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When we stopped being monkeys and became real people
When it comes to ancient people, the image of Neanderthals appears in the imagination of many of us. We imagine them hunting mammoths, cooking over fires, and hiding from predators in caves. In fact, the life of Neanderthals was different, which has been repeatedly proven by recent scientific results. In addition, they are not our…
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What place on Earth has the most animals: you will be surprised, but this is not Australia
Scientists know about the existence of more than a million species of animals. Considering that there are many inaccessible forests and deep oceans in the world, we may discover as many more living creatures in the future. Until the 20th century, it was difficult to calculate the total number of animals in certain regions of…
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Pain in the side while running – why this happens and what to do about it
You've probably encountered a situation when intense running caused a stabbing pain in the side under the rib cage. It can be so strong that it makes you stop and stop any movement. In medicine, this pain even has a special name – “exercise-associated transient abdominal pain” (ETAP). But the most surprising thing is that…
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NASA spacesuits are capable of killing astronauts – are spacewalks being stopped?
NASA has delayed its astronauts' spacewalks by a month after two failed attempts. The first took place on June 13, then the astronauts attempted to leave the ISS on June 24. After another failure, the event was planned for July 2, but already on June 28 it became known that it would take place only…
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In which countries do police ride electric scooters and tractors?
The ideal police car should be as bulletproof as possible, fast and maneuverable, and equipped with high-tech equipment. The Ford Police Interceptor Utility has all these features, which is available in the police fleet of Chicago, Los Angeles, California and a number of other American cities. There is no doubt about its reliability, because it…
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Chinese scientists have found a substance that changes our understanding of the Moon
In November 2020, China launched the Chang'e-5 spacecraft into the sky. A few days later, he reached the Moon and began collecting samples from the surface of our planet’s natural satellite. After this, the samples were successfully delivered to Earth and China became the third country in the world that managed to extract lunar soil.…
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You won’t believe the cost of a bag worth more than 8 million rubles
A woman's bag is an accessory, the cost of which practically does not exist. Some bags cost millions of dollars, for example, the Mouawad 1001 Nights bag costs almost $4 million, and the Hermes Kelly Rose Gold costs $2 million. As a rule, such products contain a lot of gold and are also decorated with…
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Crash at a speed of 500 km/h and survive: what happened to a 75-year-old racing driver
Auto racing is an extreme form of competition, especially when it comes to drag racing – sprint races and not heavy-duty cars. It would seem that this sport is created for young people, but pilot John Force proves the opposite. He has been called a drag racing legend and the most successful driver in NHRA…
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What kind of alcohol do they drink in North Korea?
North Korea is the most closed and mysterious country in the world. This is because the ruling Kim dynasty and the Workers' Party of Korea control every aspect of citizens' lives in an effort to prevent outside influence. Strict censorship, limited access to information, and controls on the movements of both citizens and foreigners help…