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Baby rabbits are also called kittens
Baby cats aren't the only ones called kittens. Baby rabbits are also called kittens or kits. Another fun fact from the MSPCA is that rabbits typically give birth to litters of four to 12 kittens after only being pregnant for 30 days.
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Baby reptiles have an egg tooth to crack out of their shells when born
Most baby reptiles, including crocodiles, have a special egg tooth. According to Science Direct, they use it to crack the shell of the egg when they are born. Eventually, after birth, the tooth is reabsorbed into the body.
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Baby pandas are born incredibly small
Although giant pandas can grow up to 300lbs (136 kg) and 5ft tall (1.4m), their cubs are born pocket-sized in comparison, according to National Geographic. Baby pandas only weigh about three ounces (100gm) at birth.
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Baby koalas are called Joeys
Although koalas may look like monkeys or small bears, they are actually marsupials, a type of mammal with pouches to hold newborns. Infant koalas, called Joeys, immediately climb into their mother's pouch after birth using their natural instincts.
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Puppies can be born as identical twins
A vet in South Africa discovered that dogs can be born as identical twins, and this was confirmed by scientists. Identical twins are a rare occurrence in any animal species.
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Baby turtles speak to each other before they even hatch
Researchers discovered that turtles make sounds while still inside their eggs to communicate with other babies. Chirps and grunts help to coordinate hatching as a survival mechanism to avoid predators like birds or crocodiles.
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A baby blue whale can gain 250 pounds in a single day.
According to US Whales, the calves of the largest animals on earth put on as much as 10lbs (4.5 kg) an hour, or over 250lbs (113.3 kg) each day! That means that the baby blue whale will gain over a tonne within 20 days.
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Baby parrots respond to their names
You may already know that parrots have the ability to talk. But did you know that parent parrots name their chicks, just like us? Scientists call these names “signature contact calls.” Baby parrots receive a name at birth and respond to that call for…
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Kuasai bahasa asing buka peluang pelbagai bidang
Selain penguasaan yang baik dalam bahasa kebangsaan dan bahasa ibunda,adalah baik untuk seseorang itu mempertingkatkan dirinya dengan mempelajari bahasa asing.
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Bees have the ability to fly higher than Mount Everest
According to National Geographic , bees can fly up to 29,525 feet above sea level. That is taller than Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain.
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As we age, our noses and ears grow larger
It is typical to hear that our nose and ears are the only portions of our bodies that continue to develop as we age, but this is not entirely accurate. According to the Discovery Channel, our nose and ears stop growing along with the rest of our…
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Dogs use their left nostril to detect pleasant odors
Dogs generally begin sniffing with their right nostril and hold it there if the smell indicates danger, but they will change to the left side for something pleasurable, like as food or a mate.
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NASA can basically email tools to astronauts, thanks to 3D printing
It used to take months or years to deliver new equipment to the Space Station, but thanks to advances in technology, the tools are now available in hours.
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That little pocket in your pants was made to hold pocket timepieces
The original jeans only featured four pockets - one tiny one, two more in the front and one in the back
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Some fungus generate zombies and then take over their minds
Ophiocordyceps, a tropical fungus, infects the central nerve systems of ants. It has complete control over the host's movements after nine days in the body of an insect. It causes the ant to climb trees, convulse, and fall into the cool, wet earth…
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Lemons float while limes sink
Because limes are denser than lemons, they sink to the bottom of the glass, but lemons float on top. This is the one that has been in front of our faces (or rather, in our glasses) the entire time.
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People used to consume arsenic to improve their skin
You have certainly heard about how arsenic was found in many of the Victorians' favorite cosmetics, but it gets worse. There were other edible items on the market in the late 1800s, such as Dr James P Campbell's “Safe Arsenic Complexion Wafers”. They…
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Earth contains enough gold to cover the planet
According to Discover Magazine, there is a lot of gold on — or in — our planet – 99% of the valuable metal may be discovered in the Earth's core. How much do you have? Enough gold to cover the entire Earth's surface in 1.5ft (0.45m) of gold.
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Every mammal on earth dreams
According to research, rats dream about finding food or running through mazes. Because most mammals go through REM sleep, the cycle in which dreams occur, scientists believe that all mammals dream.
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The world's smallest mammal is the bumblebee bat
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the bumblebee bat — also known as Kitti's hog-nosed bat — weighs 1.42 to 1.98 gm and has a head-to-body length of 2.89 to 3.28cm and a wingspan of 12.9 to 14.4cm. To see this little bat, you must go to…
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Household dust contains a lot of dead skin cells
Here is an interesting scientific fact — according to Imperial College London researchers, we shed approximately 200 million skin cells per hour — and they have to go somewhere when we are indoors. If the concept of skin dust bothers you, you should…
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Penang remains country's top exporter in November
Penang has remained the top exporter for November 2023 in the country with a 29% share followed by Johor (22.6%), Selangor (16.9%), Sarawak (8.3%) and Kuala Lumpur (5.7%), said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).
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Heartbreak Christmas
According to data gathered from Facebook, two weeks before Christmas is one of the two most popular times for couples to break up; one is likely to avoid buying presents. The other is to avoid making the holiday season miserable by having to spend…
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Christmas decorating sends nearly 15,000 people to the ER
Around 14,700 people visit emergency rooms during the holidays, averaging 240 injuries per day, mainly from falls, lacerations and back strains, states the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Hanging stockings started by accident
Legend has it that hanging stockings began when St Nick left gold in the stockings of a poor man's daughters who couldn't afford dowries, sparking the tradition.
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There are many kinds of Christmas trees
Over 630 varieties of Christmas trees are available, offering diverse options for that special holiday decoration.
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Hand holding otters
Otters hold hands while sleeping to stay connected and avoid drifting apart.
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Orangutans often fracture bones falling out of trees
Approximately half of orangutans have suffered bone fractures from frequent tree falls.
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Bats turn left leaving cave
Bats consistently make left turns when exiting a cave.
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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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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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A snail can sleep for up to three years
Snails can hibernate for an astonishing three years.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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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…
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