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Here are 50 amazing facts to blow your mind.
Bioluminescent mushrooms. Some mushrooms, like the
Mycena Chlorophos emit a soft glow
due to a chemical reaction.
The bioluminescence, visible in the dark,
adds a magical touch to forests.
The caps of these mushrooms typically measure around two to
5 cm, or up to two inches in diameter.
The speed of a Formula One pit stop.
Formula One pit crews can change all four
tires in about 2 seconds during a race.
This lightning fast efficiency is crucial
for minimizing time off the track
and maintaining a competitive edge.
The oldest computer program. Ada Lovelace, a mathematician
in the 19th century, wrote the first computer
program for Charles Babbage's analytical engine.
Her pioneering work laid the foundation
for modern programming, making her the
world's first computer programmer.
Antarctica's ice sheet thickness. Antarctica's ice sheet,
covering the continent can reach thickness of
over 4700 meters, or 15,420ft.
This massive ice reserve holds a
significant portion of Earth's fresh water.
The Eiffel Tower's growth in the summer. Due
to thermal expansion, the Eiffel Tower can expand
and contract with temperature changes in the summertime.
During this time, the iron structure can grow as
much as 15 cm, or 5.9 inches due to
increased temperatures. Maybe because the tower gets excited. What?
Leonardo da Vinci's Sketchbooks. Leonardo
da Vinci's extensive collection of sketchbooks
contains over 13,000 pages.
These notebooks are a treasure trove of his
scientific observations, artistic ideas, and inventive designs.
The Mayor Dog In 1981, a dog won against
two humans for honorary mayor of a California town.
In response, Chinese newspaper the People's
Daily reported this as an example
of the failings of Western democracy.
The first airplane flight. The Wright Brothers first
successful powered airplane flight covered a distance of
120ft, or 36.6 meters, in 12 seconds.
This monumental event on December 17th 1903
marked the beginning of modern aviation.
The brightness of a lightning bolt.
A lightning bolt can reach temperatures of about
30,000 kelvins, or over 53,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
It actually emits light brighter than
the surface of the sun.
This dazzling display of energy is a
testament to the power of nature.
The depth of the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon's
depth reaches approximately 6093ft, or about 1857 meters.
The layers of rock exposed in its walls
provide a geological timeline spanning millions of years.
The fake employee. Darius McCollum was a man who
was arrested 32 times for impersonating a transit worker.
He commandeered hundreds of buses and subway trains
over the course of 30 years, staying en
route and schedule without being paid.
He even attended union meetings, even
though he wasn't a member.
The oldest known living organism. The Pando Grove in
Utah is a colonial colony of quaking aspen trees.
And it's considered the oldest living known organism.
The trees are estimated to be around 80,000
years old, making them a marvel of longevity.
The speed of the fastest roller coaster. The
formula Rasa roller coaster in Abu Dhabi is
the world's fastest reaching speeds of 149.1 mph,
or 240 km/hour. This adrenaline pumping ride offers
an exhilarating experience for thrill seekers.
The height of Angel Falls. Angel Falls in
Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall.
With a height of 3212ft, or 979 meters.
The water descends from the Auyán-tepui
Mountain, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle.
The first photo of Earth from space. The first photograph of
Earth from space was taken by a V-2 rocket in
1946 at an altitude of 65 miles, or 104 km.
This iconic image marked a
pivotal moment in space exploration.
The lifespan of a Mayfly. The adult stage of a
Mayfly's life lasts only a few hours to a day.
Despite their short lifespan, Mayflies play
a crucial role in freshwater ecosystems
and are indicators of environmental health.
Ireland's Song success. Ireland is the most successful country
in the Eurovision Song Contest prior to 2022.
Ireland has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest
53 times since 1965, winning a record seven
times. The weight of a giant panda.
Adult giant pandas typically weigh between 190 and
275 pounds, or 86 to 125 kg.
These charismatic bears are known for their distinctive black
and white fur, as well as ninja skills.
Okay, not that last part, but the rest of it.
The number of keys on a concert grand piano.
A standard concert grand piano has 88 keys, encompassing
a range of seven octaves, plus a minor third.
The intricate design and precision of
these keys allow musicians to express
a wide range of musical compositions.
The distance of the Voyager probes. The Voyager
1 and 2 probes have traveled over 14
billion miles, or 22.5 billion KM from Earth.
Launched in 1977, these spacecraft have provided invaluable
data to our solar System's outer reaches.
The longest recorded echo.
The longest recorded echo lasted 112 seconds in the
Inchindown oil storage tanks in Scotland.
The immense size of these underground
chambers contributed to the prolonged reverberation.
The height of the Great Wall of China.
The Great Wall of China, including its
various sections, ranges in height from 16
to 26ft, or five to 8 meters.
This ancient defensive structure spans over
13,000 miles or over 21,000.
Temperature of the boiling river. The Shanay-Timpishka in
the Amazon is a river with boiling water.
Due to geothermal activity. The temperature can reach up
to 91 degrees Celsius, or 196 degrees Fahrenheit.
This poses a unique natural phenomenon.
The lifespan of a red blood cell. Red blood
cells have a lifespan of about 120 days.
The continuous production of these cells
in bone marrow ensures the proper
functioning of the circulatory system.
The length of the world's longest bridge. The
Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge in China is not
only the world's longest sea bridge, it's the
longest bridge period in the world.
It stretches over 102 miles or 164.8 km.
This engineering marvel is part of
the high Speed railway network.
The age of the pyramids of Giza. The
pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid, are
estimated to be around 4500 years old.
These monumental structures remain a testament to
ancient Egyptian engineering and cultural achievement.
Portrayal of a psychopath. Javier Bardem's portrayal of
Anton in No Country for Old Men was
determined by a group of independent psychologists in
the Journal of Forensic Sciences to be the
most accurate portrayal of a psychopath.
The size of a giant sequoia tree. Giant sequoia
trees, among the largest living organisms, can reach heights
of more than 300ft, or 91 meters.
These majestic trees are primarily found
in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains.
The age of the Internet. The Internet is
over 50 years old, with the first message
sent over the ARPANET on October 20, 1969.
Since then, it's transformed communication,
information access and global connectivity.
Jimmy Carter Presidential records. Jimmy Carter holds multiple
presidential records, including being the longest living and
longest retired president in US history.
He also became the first president to reach the age of
95 and to have lived 40 years after his inauguration.
Christmas lights extreme price. Christmas lights
were so expensive that they used
to be rented rather than sold.
An electrically lit tree was a status
symbol in the early 19 hundreds.
The speed of the fastest animal. The peregrine falcon is
the fastest animal on Earth, reaching speeds of over 240
mph, or 386 km/hour during its hunting dives.
This extraordinary speed is a key factor
in its success as a predator.
The weight of the largest pumpkin pie.
The world's largest pumpkin pie, created in 2010,
weighed over 3699 pounds, or almost 1700 kg.
This culinary achievement combined the efforts
of bakers, farmers and pumpkin enthusiasts.
China's pork shortage. n In 2019, China
experienced a severe pork shortage due
to the African swine fever outbreak.
As a result, some farmers bred giant pigs that
weighed as much as the average adult male polar
bear, or almost 1,100 pounds. These giant pigs were
worth more than one $1,400 each.
Michael Jackson's Bad music video. The music video for
Michael Jackson's Bad was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Filming of the Mandalorian. During the filming
of the Mandalorian TV series in 2019,
the crew ran out of stormtrooper costumes.
As a solution, they contacted a local Star
wars fan group who showed up with their
own handmade stormtrooper outfits to assist with filming.
The height of the Burj Khalifa. The Burj
Khalifa in Dubai is the world's tallest building.
Standing at a height of 2717ft, or 828
meters. This architectural marvel dominates the city skyline
and is a symbol of modern engineering.
Radioactive energy Drink. A type of energy drink was
sold in the 1920s called Radithor that was water
with flavorless radium, a highly radioactive element.
Thousands of people suffered radium jaw because of it.
The first black billionaire. The first black
billionaire, Bob Johnson, lost his billionaire status
due to a costly divorce settlement.
The speed of a tsunami wave. Tsunami waves
can travel at incredible speeds, reaching up to
500 mph or 805 km/hour. These powerful oceanic
disturbances can cause devastating coastal impacts.
The birthplace of wine. The birthplace of wine
was not Italy, nor France, but Georgia.
Winemaking can be dated all the way back to
8000 BC in Georgia, where evidence of grape cultivation
has been found. Online cat content. Research shows that
viewing online cat media is related to positive emotions.
It may even work as a form of
digital therapy or stress relief for some users.
Some feelings of guilt from postponing tasks can
also be reduced by viewing cat content.
Basically, cat content is just supreme, S
tier, ten out of ten :3 Anti-nuclear groups.
During the 1980s, antinuclear groups mapped the
locations of ICBM silos in South Dakota.
This was not a security risk because the Soviets
already knew the sites of all the missiles.
Male ducks genitals. Male ducks grow new
penises each year during mating season.
The size of their member is
actually influenced by their social environment.
In research studies, the ducks housed in
coed environments grew longer penises than those
housed in pairs, likely because the ducks
and groups were competing for mates.
The lifespan of a tortoise. Some tortoise
species, like the Galapagos giant tortoise, can
live for over 100 years.
These long lived reptiles are iconic
inhabitants of the Galapagos Islands.
Bad buildings. As many as 35,000 Connecticut building
foundations are affected by bad cement mixes containing
pyrrhotite from specific mines in the area.
The mineral expands with air and moisture that
can take 20 years to appear and $200,000
to repair, forcing many into foreclosure.
The height of Mount Fuji.
Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak, stands at
a height of 12,389ft, or 3776 meters.
This iconic stratavolcano holds cultural significance and
is actually a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Napoleon's Russian winter. The idea of Napoleon
losing all of his troops during the
Russian winter is actually a misconception.
He really lost the majority of the Russian summer
due to disease, starvation, heat exhaustion and desertion.
He launched his invasion in June and within
two months had lost half of his men.
Hawaii is rabies free.
Hawaii is the only state in the United States
that's free of rabies, and all dogs and cats
entering the state must follow important rabies quarantine requirements.
Tumbleweeds in America.
Despite being shown rolling in Western films and in
desert scenes, tumbleweeds are native to Russia and it's
actually a highly invasive species in the United States.
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