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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!
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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!
18 de dezembro de 2025
The longest place name in the world is the full name of a hill in New Zealand: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu. Try saying that three times fast!
13 de dezembro de 2025
Bees have an incredible memory for faces! Studies show that they can recognize and remember individual human faces, much like we can. So, if youre ever chased by a bee, it might just be trying to say, “Hey, I remember you from last summer!”
8 de dezembro de 2025
Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall of China isn’t visible from space with the naked eye. Its often too narrow and blends into the surroundings. So, despite its grandeur on Earth, astronauts still need a good telescope to spot it from up above!
7 de dezembro de 2025
Botanically speaking, bananas are classified as berries, but strawberries are not. Berries have seeds inside them, while strawberries’ seeds are on the outside. Nature loves to mess with our expectations.