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This snake-headed fish can breathe air and glide across land.
Today, science knows about the existence of more than 35 thousand species of fish. Many of them are unremarkable – they simply float in the water and feed on insects, algae and small organisms. But in this vast group of animals there are also unique creatures whose existence is difficult to believe. For example, in…
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What is the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant and which is better to use in summer?
Sweating — This is a necessary function of the body that allows you to cool the body when the ambient temperature is higher than a comfortable value for a person. But, if a person sweats frequently and heavily during the day, an unpleasant smell of sweat appears under the arms. In such cases, cosmetics such…
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How the poor and rich people of Ancient Rome lived
Ancient Rome made enormous contributions to the development of engineering, architecture, medicine, military science, law, and so on. Without any exaggeration, this is one of the most developed and influential civilizations of the ancient world. It got its name from its main city, Rome, which in turn was named after its founders Romulus and Remus…
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What is the theory of six handshakes and what does mathematics have to do with it?
In a world of over eight billion people, is it possible to trace a social connection between any two random people in just «six handshakes»? An international team of mathematicians tested this acclaimed theory and the results were astonishing. Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon, the unofficial spokesman for this unusual social concept, may be just as…
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Pacific hagfish – an ancient deep-sea creature that can strangle a shark
In the depths of the ocean live a variety of creatures that can surprise not only with their appearance, but also with how they have adapted to the environment. One such creature is the Pacific hagfish, or leechfish (Eptatretus stoutii). It is a fish, but it does not have a vertebra at any stage of…
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Artifacts of the past: amazing objects that baffle scientists
Archaeologists find hundreds or even thousands of ancient objects every year. Often these are all kinds of jewelry, household appliances, and so on — scientists know perfectly well how and for what they were used. But sometimes, in layers of the earth and inside ancient structures, things are discovered whose origin raises a lot of…
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The brain is able to “predict” the future during sleep
It has long been known that during sleep the brain processes information received during the day, that is, experienced events, new knowledge, experience gained, etc. However, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Michigan, brain neurons work not only with memory, but also “look into the future,” or rather, rehearse actions…
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In Antarctica, scientists have discovered a huge ancient river system under the ice.
In our time, Antarctica is a continent completely covered with ice with extremely low temperatures. However, it was not always so cold – tens of millions of years ago the temperature on the planet was much warmer than it is now. At that time, the continent was covered with forests, dinosaurs, various birds and other…
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Can airplane pilots wear mustaches and beards, or is it strictly prohibited?
On the Internet you can come across information that airplane pilots are not allowed to wear mustaches and beards. This is because in case of danger such as fire, they will not be able to use the oxygen mask. Facial hair supposedly releases vital oxygen and a person can die from suffocation. However, in films…
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Who are mastodons and how do they differ from mammoths?
After dinosaurs, some of the most recognizable animals of the ancient world are mammoths. These large creatures were covered with thick fur and had huge curved tusks. They lived in the cold parts of our planet and ate plant foods, for the extraction of which they had to wade through layers of snow. They lived…