Surprising Scientific Facts: The Wonders of Our World
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Facts
Can hot water freeze faster than cold?
Not always, but sometimes hot water freezes faster than cold water. Noted by scientists since Aristotle’s time (4th century BC), …
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?
This name is well known in the world of crypto. It is likely to be a pseudonym for a person …
What are the longest words in English?
“Methionylthreonylthreonylglutaminylarginyl…isoleucine”, the chemical name of “titin” (also known as “connectin”) is the largest known protein and is considered being the …
Can dogs understand humans are speaking different languages?
To answer this question, scientists scanned the brain of dogs while they were listening to audio records first in a …
Who invented Bluetooth and how does it work?
Bluetooth is a method of short-range wireless communication between electronic devices that harnesses the power of radio waves. But if …
When did humanity realize the risks of climate change?
Over 3,000 years ago, in Ancient Greece, people debated whether draining swamps or cutting down forests might bring more or …
What countries have the most islands?
Three Scandinavian states are the world’s leaders in terms of islands being part of their national territory. Sweden is home …
What are Trojan asteroids and how many of them are sharing orbit with the Earth?
Trojan asteroids are small bodies orbiting around the L4 or L5 Lagrangian points of a Sun-planet system. Because of their …
How many tree species inhabit the Earth?
Based on the latest global ground-sourced data, scientists estimate that there are ∼73,000 tree species globally, among which ∼9,000 tree …