The Milky Way is Home to Over 100 Billion Stars

The Milky Way galaxy is vast and contains over 100 billion stars, including our Sun. It is so large that light takes about 100,000 years to travel across it.

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Dolphins Have Names for Each Other

Dolphins use unique whistles to identify each other, functioning like names. They remember these whistles for decades, showing their strong social bonds.

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Tigers Have Unique Stripe Patterns

Each tiger has a distinct pattern of stripes, similar to human fingerprints. This unique feature helps scientists identify individual tigers in the wild.

Trees Communicate Through Underground Networks

Trees connect through underground fungal networks called mycorrhizal networks, allowing them to share nutrients and warn each other of dangers.

The First Computer Bug Was a Real Insect

In 1947, the first computer bug was found in the Harvard Mark II computer. It was a real moth trapped in the machine, coining the term 'debugging.'

The Mayans Invented Chocolate

The Mayans were the first to cultivate cacao trees and make chocolate, initially used in religious ceremonies and as currency.

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Exercise Boosts Brain Function

Regular physical activity enhances brain function by improving blood flow and releasing chemicals that promote brain cell growth.

Robot Surgeons Perform Life-Saving Procedures

Robotic surgeons are used in hospitals for complex surgeries, offering precision and reducing recovery time for patients.

Mount Everest Grows Taller Every Year

Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, grows about 4 millimeters taller every year due to the tectonic movements of the Indian and Eurasian plates.

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Solar Panels Can Work Even on Cloudy Days

Solar panels can generate electricity even on cloudy days because they rely on light, not heat, to produce energy.