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16 de fevereiro de 2026
A “jiffy” is a real unit of time used in physics, defined as 1/100th of a second. So, next time someone says, Ill be back in a jiffy, they might actually mean it scientifically!
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11 de fevereiro de 2026
A day on Mars is 24 hours and 39 minutes, so it’s very close to our own days on Earth. If you’re ever feeling like Earth days are just too short, head to Mars!
10 de fevereiro de 2026
Lions don’t roar all the time—only at certain moments to assert their dominance or communicate with their pride members. They’re generally pretty quiet when theyre just lounging around.
6 de fevereiro de 2026
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai stands as the tallest building in the world, reaching a height of 2,717 feet. You could stack 8 Statues of Liberty on top of each other and still have room to spare!
5 de fevereiro de 2026
Kangaroos are famous for their powerful hopping, but did you know they cant walk backwards? Their muscular tails and large hind legs make backward movement almost impossible. So, they’re all about moving forward!
1 de fevereiro de 2026
Caterpillars actually have 12 eyes! Six small ones on each side of their head. Theyre not as sharp as human eyes, but they help caterpillars navigate their world in a very different way than we do.
27 de janeiro de 2026
Despite their diet consisting mostly of bamboo, pandas have a very inefficient digestive system that only absorbs about 17% of the nutrients. So they have to eat a LOT of bamboo every day to survive—talk about a picky eater!
22 de janeiro de 2026
Antarctica doesn’t have its own time zone because it’s too remote! Scientists working there follow the time zone of the country they’re from, or the time zone they find most convenient for their research. So, if you’re planning a trip, don’t expect regular hours.
21 de janeiro de 2026
The world’s smallest dog is a Chihuahua named Milly, who stands only 3.8 inches tall. She could probably fit in your pocket, but make sure to give her plenty of snacks and attention—she might be small, but she’s full of attitude!
17 de janeiro de 2026
Koalas are the champions of napping—they sleep up to 22 hours a day! The reason? They’re mainly eating eucalyptus leaves, which are not very nutritious, so they conserve energy by snoozing most of the day. Living the dream!