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A list of the causes of death in London 1632. In case you were wondering, “Piles” is referring to hemorrhoids! What a terrible way to go!

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The water in Paisupok Lake is so clear because it’s filtered through layers of limestone and volcanic rock. These natural filters remove almost all particles, letting light travel deep and making the lake look impossibly transparent. x.com/xmuse_/status/…

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A jaguar’s bite is so strong it can pierce a turtle’s shell or crush a skull with ease. Unlike most big cats that go for the neck, jaguars often kill by biting directly through the skull.

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Butterflies can remember things from when they were caterpillars, even after their bodies dissolve in metamorphosis.

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Wolves can recognize individual pack members by their howls and even solve cooperative tasks better than domestic dogs. Waking up near them might feel surreal, but you’re looking at some of the most socially intelligent animals on Earth.

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During the Victorian era, some people photographed their deceased loved ones posed as if alive, often standing with family. This was called memento mori photography.

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Vikings used the bones of slain enemies to make skates for winter recreation. Archaeological evidence shows they smoothed the bones and drilled holes for leather straps! ⛸️ #VikingFacts #History

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The word 'quarantine' comes from 'quaranta giorni' (40 days) - the time ships were required to isolate in Venice's ports during the Black Death in the 1300s before crew could disembark. This practice shaped modern medical isolation. 🚢 #Etymology #MedicalHistory

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Your heart creates enough pressure while pumping to squirt blood 30 feet! That's why controlling blood pressure is so crucial for health! ❤️💪 #Cardiology

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In the 1800s, London had a special profession called "knocker-up" - someone who shot dried peas at windows to wake people for work. 🌅 #VictorianEra

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NASA still uses a programming language from the 1960s called FORTRAN because it's extremely reliable for complex calculations. 💻

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The human body produces enough heat in 30 minutes to boil a half-gallon of water. This is why large crowds can significantly raise room temperature. 🌡️

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The potato was initially refused by Europeans because it wasn't mentioned in the Bible. 🥔

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The U.S. government maintains a strategic maple syrup reserve in case of emergencies, just like its petroleum reserve. It's stored in giant underground tanks in Quebec. 🍁

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The world's oldest known recipe is for beer, written on a Mesopotamian tablet from 3900 BC. 🍺

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Writing evolved slowly over thousands of years. It began with simple pictographs and gradually became the alphabets we use today. This timeline shows how different writing systems developed across history.

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Roman concrete still outperforms ours underwater. Scientists are now studying its volcanic chemistry to design longer-lasting sea walls.

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Some plants can hear. Experiments show certain flowers produce sweeter nectar when they detect the sound frequency of pollinating bees.

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More than 80 percent of Earth’s oceans remain unexplored, yet scientists estimate there could be over a million undiscovered species living beneath the surface. The deep sea may be the most biodiverse place on the planet.

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Raising your hands on a roller coaster makes the ride feel more intense. It removes your brain’s sense of control, which amplifies the thrill response and triggers a bigger adrenaline spike.