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What Nicolaus Copernicus looked like – the most accurate portrait created
Nicolaus Copernicus is one of the greatest scientists in human history, who made many scientific discoveries in the fields of astronomy and mechanics. For example, he was the first person to guess that the Earth revolves around the Sun. He also suggested that our planet also rotates on its axis, and this is the reason…
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Fruits and vegetables should be eaten with the skin on – here's what science says
Many fruits and vegetables are usually peeled. Sometimes people even cut off the peel from apples, because without it the fruit becomes softer and tastier. However, scientists say that in this way we are depriving ourselves of a rich source of beneficial nutrients, including vitamins, fiber and phytochemicals, that is, beneficial biologically active compounds. Unfortunately,…
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Why you can’t exercise after eating and how much time should pass before training
Surely many people have heard since childhood that you should not exercise after eating, as this can harm digestion. Unlike many other pieces of advice that we were often given by our mothers and grandmothers as children, there is a scientific explanation for this advice. Intense training after a heavy lunch can indeed result in…
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Amazing discovery: scientists have found the fossilized remains of a parasitic worm for the first time
Today, science knows about the existence of 3,500 species of tapeworms. This is the name given to flatworms that have a long and flat body, similar to a ribbon, which is why they got their name. Their main life goal is to penetrate the intestines of animals and people in order to stick to its…
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Why chocolate is good for your health
It has long been known that chocolate improves mood and also contains caffeine, which increases mental activity and gives a boost of energy. However, this is not the only reason not to deny yourself the pleasure and periodically enjoy this dessert. According to the latest research by scientists, chocolate, or rather the cocoa beans from…
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Beethoven's DNA showed that anyone can become a musical genius
When a person does something better than others, they say that he has talent. For example, this often applies to music – good musicians and composers are said to be talented. But where does a person’s “talent” come from and what is it even? Scientists do not have a consensus on this matter. Some believe…
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Why do we cry when we cut onions?
One of the main ingredients in most dishes is onions. This vegetable is prized for its sweet-spicy flavor, which adds a piquant flavor to food. Onions are also considered a useful product that contains substances that can help with colds and other diseases. Every person who has cooked something at least once knows very well…
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The longest flight on an airplane without landing, which lasted more than two months
In 2005, news spread throughout the world that on December 10, a Boeing 777-200LR made a non-stop flight from Hong Kong to London over 21,000 kilometers. The route was laid not from east to west (9647 kilometers long), but from west to east, as a result of which the flight lasted almost a day. However,…
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The Xiaomi SU7 electric car with autopilot is superior to Tesla on all fronts, and costs almost as much as Lada Vesta
The Chinese company Xiaomi has long been known not only as a smartphone manufacturer. In stores you can find scales, toothbrushes, vacuum cleaners and many other equipment of this brand. Moreover, the company is also developing human-like robots, and they primarily stand out for their affordability. For example, the cost of the CyberOne humanoid is…
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Why pickles are stored for a long time and do not spoil – the simplest explanation
Pickles appear on the table of every family from time to time. We are talking about pickles, sauerkraut, peppers, mushrooms and other canned foods. They not only have a pleasant, sour taste, but their main advantage is their long shelf life. In addition to this, pickles contain substances that aid digestion and also retain many…