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  Goldfish have insanely good memories

  Friends teasing you about having 'goldfish memory" might not be as unkind as it seems. Goldfish posses conditional memory learning,lasting for months,akin to how dogs remember and respond to returning home without a sense of time passing.
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  Plants "talk" to each other

  Most plants, whether in the wild or lab settings, have been found to communicate underground. They extend roots towards each other to share warning of threats, assess soil conditions, and provide support for growth.
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  Lack of knowledge leads to narrow-mindedness

  Ignorance of lack of knowledge, especially among the younger generation, makes people susceptible to the beliefs and views of others or certain parties, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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  Need to address technical,soft skills issue in job market

  There is a great concern among human resources practitioners and relevant stakeholders on skill mismatch,skills shortages and on-the-job mismatch that arises when skill distribution differs between the employee and those who get hired.
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  Where lefties meet their right-handed demise

  More than 2,500 left-handed people are killed every year from using equipment meant for right-handed people.
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  Tiny titans outweighing humanity's heavyweights

  The total weight of all the ants on Earth is greater than the total weight of all the humans on Earth planet.
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  Tail-holding romance on the ocean floor

  Seahorses are monogamous lifemates and travel in paris,holding each other's tails.
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  Mistaking limbs for branches

  Sloths will mistakenly grab their arms instead of the branches of a tree,which can lead to fatal falls.
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  Pebbles, love and flippers in Antacrtica

  The male Gentoo and Adelie penguins "propose" to females by giving them a pebble.
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  Cosy living at its finest

  There is an island called "Just Enough Room", where there is just enough room for a tree and a house.
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  Left or right,cats just want to rule the world

  It is not just humans who are right or left-handed.Most female cats prefer using its right paw and males are more likely to be left-pawed.
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  Joint secrets of nature's pollinators

  Bees actually have knees. The expression comes from the fact that bees store large buildups of pollen in hairy baskets on its knees.
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  Quality education for better tomorrow

  One of the most important Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) in a global community working towards equality and progress is Goal Four :Quality Education.
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  Crafting characters and overcoming challenges

  In a world where dreams can unravel under the intense glare of the spotlight, Danish Iskanda has emerged as a rising star in the entertainment industry.
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  Increase demand for graduates in automotive industry

  Annually, the development of the Malaysian automotive industry continues to grow steadily, with a total sales volume of about 500,000 motor vehicles, being the third largest among the other Asean countries, after Indonesia and Thailand.
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  ANIMALS can experience time differently from humans.

  For smaller animals, the world around them moves more slowly compared to humans. Salamanders and lizards, for example, experience time more slowly than cats and dogs. This is because the perception of time depends on how quickly the brain can process incoming information.
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  Wearing a tie can reduces blood flow to the brain by 7.5%

  A study in 2018 found that wearing a necktie can reduce the blood flow to your brain by up to 7.5%, which can make you feel dizzy and nauseous and cause headaches. They can also increase the pressure in your eyes if they are too tight and are great at carrying germs.
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  You can actually die laughing

  A number of people have, typically due to intense laughter causing a heart attack or suffocation. Comedy shows should come with a warning.
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  Football teams wearing red kits play better

  The color of your clothes can affect how you are perceived by others and change how you feel. A review of football matches in the last 55 years, for example, showed that teams wearing a red kit consistently played better in home matches than teams in any other colour.
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  Deaf people are known to use sign language in their sleep

  A case study of a 71-year-old man with rapid eye movement disorder and a severe hearing impairment showed him using fluent sign language in his sleep, with researchers able to get an idea of ​​what he was dreaming about, thanks to those signs.
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  Most ginger cats are male

  There are roughly three male ginger cats and one female ginger. This is because the ginger gene is found on the X chromosome, meaning female cats would require two copies of the gene to become ginger, while males only need one.
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  There is a planet mostly made of diamonds

  55 Cancrie, it is around twice the size of Earth and some 40 light-years away from us within the Cancer constellation.
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  Animals can be allergic to humans

  Animals can be allergic to our dead skin cells'—dander. These allergic reactions can be just like ours, too, including breathing difficulties and skin irritation.
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  All mammals get goosebumps

  When your hair stands on end, tiny muscles contract at each hair's base, which distorts the skin to create goosebumps. This process is called piloerection and is present in all mammals. Hair or fur is used to trap an insulating air layer.
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  Adult cats are lactose intolerant

  Like some humans, adult cats lack sufficient lactase enzyme to digest lactose from milk, leading them to vomit, have diarrhea or become gassy. Cats only have enough of the enzyme when they are born and in their early years.
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  The eyeballs of Albert Einstein are in New York City

  They were presented to Henry Abrams and are now kept in a secure deposit box. Einstein's eye doctor was Abrams. He obtained the eyeballs from Thomas Harvey, the guy who performed Einstein's autopsy and illegally grabbed the scientist's brain.
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  Sleeping on your stomach increases your chances of having strange or frightening dreams

  This is due to the fact that different sleeping positions place varied strain on your body. As opposed to resting on your side or back, sleeping on your stomach hinders other movements. According to research, this is why the intensity of your dreams varies based on your sleeping posture.
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  The phrase OMG was coined in 1917 in a letter to Winston Churchill

  One day, a retired British admiral of the Royal Navy got enthralled by reports of Britain's mobilizing forces. The admiral promptly typed a little abbreviation for “Oh My God” in his letter from him, excited to share this news with a college. He had no idea that he had just established one of today's most recognized acronyms.
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  The fable of Beauty and the Beast was intended to persuade women to accept arranged marriages

  According to the original 1740 story, the beast was an elephant-fish hybrid. The plot revolves mostly around the idea of ​​accepting arranged marriages for the sake of a wider alliance.
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  Weight loss changes brain activity

  According to certain studies, when women lose weight, their memory improves. Obesity has also been linked to impaired memory, particularly in people with pear-shaped bodies, according to research.
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  Flossing your teeth helps your memory

  Here is an interesting random fact for you - according to research, keeping your gums healthy and avoiding gum disease can help prevent stiff blood vessels. Preventing blood vessel stiffness also helps prevent memory difficulties.
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  Ant queens live for approximately 30 years

  This was discovered by holding queen ants captive. They lived for over 29 years on average. However, it is predicted that with a full colony, they can live much longer in the wild.
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  Pitbulls are regarded as the most lovable dog breed

  Despite their appearance, they are also classified as the least hostile. These dogs turn violent when forced and trained to be fighting dogs because of the abuse and ill treatment from the trainers or owners.
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  Kangaroos never stop growing

  From birth, they will continue to grow until they die. They are also the largest marsupials on the planet.
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  Flavor fusion

  In the heart of Petaling Jaya, there lies a culinary gem that boldly brings together the vibrant flavors of Malaysian and Mexican cuisines. This place is known as the Undisclosed Location. Intrigued by the fusion of these two rich culinary traditions, my colleagues and I embarked on a gastronomic adventure, uncovering a unique blend of tastes that left us craving for more.
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  Smelling green apples helps with weight loss

  Research has stated that the smell can help curb hunger. The neutral, sweet scent that comes from green apples and bananas is enough to temporarily forget about hunger.
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  You can die from staying up for two weeks straight

  Sleep deprivation can cause your mental and motor responses to become unstable, thus causing a higher risk to your safety.
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  Some pandas fake a pregnancy to get better healthcare

  An example would be a Chinese panda named Ai Hin, who was believed to show signs of pregnancy. Zookeepers ensured that she was given better care for the upcoming baby that never arrived.
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  Frigate birds can sleep while flying

  This is possible because they can keep only half of their brain’s hemispheres awake. Theoretically, they could fly forever if they didn’t need food or water.
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  Playing dance music helps ward off mosquitoes

  According to a study in 2019, the song Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites contains both low and high frequencies that yellow fever mosquitoes dislike. Just dance the mosquitoes away.
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  Honeybees can recognise human faces

  Bees are seen in a compilation of over 5,000 individual images. They combine all of these images to recognise their surroundings.
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  You can burn calories just by standing

  The average 150Ib (68kg) person can burn 114 calories an hour just by standing still.
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  Adult cats will only meow at humans

  Kittens will meow to their mother, but more frequently to humans as they mature. Kittens only meow at other cats to indicate hunger or the need for warmth.
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  Owls have specialised feathers

  These feathers have the edges protruding out to dissipate the airflow when they fly. Because of this, their flights are silent, which makes them deadly hunters at night.
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  Mencari ilmu yang benar

  Secara kasar, ilmu sekarang nampak banyak dan luas. Kolej dan universiti tumbuh di mana-mana.Perisian internet yang menyediakan segala macam maklumat juga wujud dengan banyaknya.
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  Award-winning singer recounts journey to top

  Popular Malaysian singer-songwriter Zee Avi recently bagged the award for Asean Master Class Performance Artiste of the Year at the Asean Outstanding Business Awards 2023.
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  A snail can sleep for up to three years

  Snails can hibernate for an astonishing three years.
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  Frogs can be hypnotized

  It is possible to hypnotize a frog by placing it on its back and gently stroking its stomach.
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  Ice in Antarctic glaciers contains penguins' urine

  Penguin urine contributes to almost 3% of the ice in the Antarctic glaciers.
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  Bats turn left leaving cave

  Bats consistently make left turns when exiting a cave.