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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!
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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!
12 de janeiro de 2026
In space, astronauts can grow up to 2 inches taller due to the lack of gravity compressing their spine. So if you’re an astronaut and feel a little taller when you return home, don’t worry—you haven’t hit a growth spurt!
7 de janeiro de 2026
Your body contains about 10 times more bacteria cells than human cells. So, technically, youre more bacteria than human, which may change how you feel about those bacteria-friendly probiotic yogurts!
6 de janeiro de 2026
Sharks are rarely affected by cancer. Researchers are investigating their immune system to understand why. If we can figure it out, maybe we’ll be able to make “shark-like” treatments for humans!
2 de janeiro de 2026
Male penguins propose to females with pebbles! They search for the smoothest and most perfect pebble to offer, and if the female accepts, they become a pair. So, forget the diamond ring—just hand over a nice rock!
28 de dezembro de 2025
The largest snowflake on record was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick! It fell in Fort Keogh, Montana, in 1887. Imagine catching that on your tongue.
23 de dezembro de 2025
The Eiffel Tower can grow by up to 6 inches (15 cm) during the summer due to thermal expansion. So, next time you visit, it might be just a little bit taller than before!