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  Humans are not the only species to adopt

  Heartwarming videos of dogs caring for baby squirrels and other animals are more common that we realise.This mutual care in group dynamics supports various survival roles,highlighting the instinct of both humans and animals to care for different species.
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  There is an entire town under a rock

  If you have ever been accused of "living under a rock",Setenil de Las Bodegas in Spain is the place to be.Many of its 3,000 residents live in homes built right into the rock,providing shelter since the Stone age.
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  Napoleon was once attacked by thousands of rabbits

  Napoleon Bonaparte, once a powerful European figure,faced an embarrassing defeat at the hands of rabbits.During a celebratory rabbit hunt organised by his chief of staff,the rabbits turned aggressive and swarmed the partygoers,forcing Emperor Napoleon to seek refuge in his carriage.
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  A tick bite can make you allergic to red meat

  The lone star tick bit can cause a rare allergy to red meat, leading to symptoms like headache,sneezing and nausea upon consumption.In severe cases,it may result in difficulty breathing,and the allergy can be either temporary of permanent.
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  Chinese police use geese squads

  Police stations in rural China have employed geese as sentries due to their alert nature and loud commotion abilities.While this practice is not widespread,some stations report success in preventing thefts with the helps of these vigilant birds.
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  The healthiest place in the world is in Panama

  Shangri-La Valley in Panama is considered the world's healthiest place to live,offering beautiful scenery,a low cost of living and a longer life expectancy. Common factors include a warm climate,an acive social scene,healthy food and a relaxed pace of life,reducing daily stress.
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  Rabbits cannot vomit

  Rabbits,unlike some animals,cannot vomit or cough up hairballs.Their digestive system only allows for one way movement and they rely on consuming roughage to maintain a healthy digestive flow.
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  Only two mammals like spicy food - humans and tree shrew

  Chinese researchers discovered that tree shews share humans' love for spicy food due to a mutation in their TRPV1 receptor, making them less sensitive to chili pepper heat. Unlike other mammals, tree shrews willingly consumed capsaicin-laced corn pellets in the study.
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  The world's smallest reptile was first reported in 2021

  A recently discovered tiny chameleon in northern Madagascar, measuring just 1.14 cm is considered the smallest reptile on Earth.Despite its small size,males have genitalia that constitute almost 20% of their body length.
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  Koalas have fingerprints

  Chimpanzees, gorillas and koalas all have human-like fingerprints, with koala prints being remarkably similar to human fingerprints, even confounding crime scene investigators. While koalas have not framed human for crimes, their fingerprints share surprisingly similarities with ours.
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  Tribal art offers glimpse into psyche of craftsmen

  With artefacts such as totem poles,ritual staffs,figurines,face masks and wood carvings,a tribal art exhibition is offering visitors a glimpse into how indigenous communities in the region communicate their hopes,fears and coping strategies amidst uncertainty in the natural world.
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  Varsity researchers achieve breakthrough

  Researchers at the Universiti Kuala Lumpur Institute of Medical Science Technology (UniKL-MESTEC) have made a breakthrough in the discovery of a new antibiotics for the treatment of pneumonia, an acute respiratory infection that primarily affects the lungs.
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  Alarm over Malaysia's microplastic footprint

  An environmental study has revealed Malaysia contributes significantly to microplastic pollution in the marine ecosystem.
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  Alarm over Malaysia's microplastic footprint

  An environmental study has revealed Malaysia contributes significantly to microplastic pollution in the marine ecosystem.
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  UKM wins BM trophy in debate tourney

  The University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) debating team emerged as the Bahasa Melayu (BM) category winner in the 24th Royal Intervarsity Debating championship.
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  SkyWorld, UM to build cutting-edge tech ecosystem

  City developer SkyWorld Development Bhd has entered into a groundbreaking collboration with Universiti Malaya(UM) to develop a transformative Application Programming Interface (API) set to revolutionize data integration ecosystem within the property development sector.
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  Traditional Portuguese Christmas festivity

  In the heart of Malacca,the Portuguese Settlement has taken on a magical transformation for this year's Christmas celebration,offering an even more immersive experience for visitors.
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  Bina sekolah Malaysia di Yemen

  Sekolah Malaysia Econsave-MyCARE dengan kos RM1 juta sumbangan rakyat Malaysia akan dibina di Kem Pelarian Al-Jufainah di bandar ini pada tahun depan bagi membantu anak-anak mangsa perang Yemen yang keciciran dalam pendidikan kembali ke sekolah.
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  Lemah bahasa kebangsaan calar hak sebagai warganegara

  Bahasa Melayu dimartabat Perlembagaan sebagai bahasa kebangsaan,berperanan penting dalam mengekalkan identiti dan keharmonian pelbagai kaum serta bahasa perpaduan.Bahasa Melayu bukan sekadar satu aspek linguistik bahkan melambangkan akar umbi dan identiti kolektif rakyat Malaysia.
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  Universiti perlu dibantu komersialkan hasil penyelidikan

  Produk hasil penyelidikan ahli akademik di universiti berpotensi untuk dikomersialkan,namun memerlukan sokongan daripada pelbagai pihak,terutama kerajaan,pemain industri dan pengguna.
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  UMT terus mantapkan hubungan dengan industri

  Sejumlah 130 pemain industri diraikan dalam satu majlis penghargaan bagi menyokong peranan dan sumbangan mereka dalam pembangunan dan pencapaian Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT).
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  UTeM diiktiraf kampus paling hijau

  Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka terus melakar kecemerlangan di pentas dunia apabila mencapai kedudukan 106 terbaik dalam Ui Green-Metric(UIGM) World University Ranking bagi penarafan kampus paling hijau dan paling menyerlah kelestarian alam sekitar.
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  UUM mahu lahirkan pelajar usahawan

  Pusat Inkubasi Keusahawan 2u2i,Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) akan dinaik taraf dengan bantuan pihak Payment Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd(PayNet),untuk melahirkan lebih ramai usahawan dalam kalangan pelajar.
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  Double-edge effect of communication technology

  While ICT boost economic growth, it also gives rise to issues such as cyberbullying.
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  Dark side of glittery offers

  The evolving online marketplace has become a magnet for fraudsters involved in jewelry scams, with the latest available figures from the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime investigation Department.
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  Someone actually paid US$10,000 (RM46,845) for invisible artwork.

  Actor James Franco once sold his "invisible" sculpture for US$10,000 (RM46,845),billed as an "endless tank if oxygen".
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  Cows moo with regional accents

  Cows have regional accents, influenced by their immediate peer group, creating identifiable dialectical variations.
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  Hell exists

  There is a village in southern Norway named "Hell", which freezes over every winter.
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  We are more prepped for a zombie invasion that you probably knew

  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have a real website devoted to "zombie preparedness".
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  High heels were originally made for men

  High-heeled shoes were initially made for men in the 10th century - women adopted them in the 18th century.
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  There are polka-dotted zebras

  Some zebras, like the polka-dotted baby zebra named Tira in Kenya, are born with spots due to a genetic mutations called pseudomelanism.
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  Eggshells are being used to grow new human bones

  Chicken eggshells are used to grow new human bones, as they contain calcium carbonate similar to human bones.
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  Anacondas give birth to baby snakes as opposed to eggs

  Unlike most snakes,anacondas give birth to live babis instead of laying eggs,delivering up to 40 at a time.
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  Picasso's full name was 23 words long

  Picasso's full name was Pablo Diego Jose Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Maria de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santisima Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruiz y Picasso.
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  Youtube started as a dating app

  YouTube,founded on Valentine's Day in 2005,initially started as a dating app where singles could upload video profiles.
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  Your pencils can be made into diamonds

  Graphite can be transformed into diamond by applying high temperature and pressure because they are both forms of carbon.
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  There is a trick for discovering a two-way mirror

  To discover a two-way mirror,place your fingertip or nail against it - if the reflection directly touches it, it is a two way mirror.
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  The kangaroo mouse never needs to drink water

  The kangaroo mouse, despite living in the Neveda desert,never drinks water,obtaining hydration from the seeds it eats.
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  Text messages sent by eagles bankrupted a scientific study

  A scientific study attaching SMS text-based tracking devices to eagles went bankrupt when one bird flew to Iran, accumulating a hefty phone bill.
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  Starbucks has top-secret CIA agents

  There is a top-secret Starbucks for CIA agents, listed as Store Number One, with baristas undergoing extensive interviews and background checks.
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  Dogs typically go to the bathroom in alignment with the north-south axis

  Dogs align themselves along the North-South axis under calm magnetic conditions when relieving themselves, suggesting a behavioural response to magnetic field fluctuations in mammals.
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  Cats can manipulate us with meows that sound like crying babies

  Cats employ manipulative tactics like urgent "solicitation purring" for attention and food,especially in single-person households. Watch closely at how your cat manipulate you with their behaviour.
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  The word "SWIMS" is still "SWIMS" when turned upside down

  Give it a try - flip your reading device upside down or write the word yourself.Using all uppercase letters,you will notice that the word looks the same whether it is right-side up or upside down.
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  Mice in Central America can sing almost 100 notes

  The Alston's singing mouse from Central America engages in sing-song conversations, using around 100 audible notes to communicate, offering insight into human communicative difficulties.
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  When the FIFA World Cup trophy was stolen in 1966, it was found by a dog named Pickles

  The stolen Jules Rimet Trophy,representing a FIFA World Cup victory,was found under a hedge by a collie named Pickles.
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  Bloodcurdling horror movies really can curdle your blood

  Frightening plots in horror movies can impact our blood,increasing the clotting protein factor Viii,according to a 2015 study in The BMJ.
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  Shark babies each each other in the womb

  Tiger shark embryos,with only two out of up to 12 surviving,exhibit intrauterine cannibalism for a larger size and safety.Paternal DNA may play a role,as pregnant sharks may carry embryos with two or three different fathers and males may attack embryos not sharing their genetic makeup.
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  Actually, dogs do see in colour

  Dogs do not see in black and white, as commonly believed.They perceive shades of yellow and green due to having two colour receptors,unlike humans who have three.
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  Your desk at work has up to 400 times more germs than a toilet

  Research reveals the average desktop contains 20,961 germs per square inch,with 3,295 on the keyboard, 1,676 on a mouse and 25,127 on the phone.Working from home may not be a bad idea after all.
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  The Great Wall of China was held together by sticky rice

  The Great Wall's mortar included sticky rice,making it the world's first composite mortar,ensuring resilience against eathquakes and the passage of time in the Ming Dynasty's structures.