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In Malaysia, a man catches a terrifying fish with human-like lips and teeth
As if the year 2020 hadn’t been weird enough, a man in Malaysia caught a fish with lips and teeth worthy of a human. Advertisement Fake or real photo? This strange discovery was made by Twitter user @raff_nasir in early July, who shared the photos online. The message, entitled « Her […] Lire
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Do you know how many hot dogs a person can eat in ten minutes?
83 hot dogs in 10 minutes could be the human limit, but only after specific training to stretch the stomach of course. At least that’s what physiologist James Smoliga’s calculations reveal. Advertisement A competition for almost 50 years In 1972, Jason Schechter, the champion of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating […] Lire
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This woman is over 2 metres tall and claims to have the longest legs in the world
When Ren was at school, she was the same size as her teacher. It was obvious that she was going to continue to grow… grow… grow… grow. At 29, the young woman is 2.05 metres tall and her legs are 1.34 metres long! Advertisement A new record? Today, this 29 […] Lire
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Google launches Fabricius, a translator of hieroglyphics, on the anniversary of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone
221 years ago, the Rosetta Stone was discovered. To celebrate this anniversary, Google launched Fabricius, a tool to help people discover the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt for themselves. Advertisement A way to discover hieroglyphics In 1799, the Rosetta Stone was discovered, allowing historians to understand and give meaning to the […] Lire
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The Avengers congratulate the little boy who saved his sister from a dog attack
In Wyoming, a six-year-old boy risked his life for his little sister who was attacked by a dog. The Avengers gathered to congratulate him for his act of bravery. Advertisement A brave big brother Wyoming native Bridger Walker placed herself in front of her 4 year old little sister on […] Lire
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This is General Sherman: the oldest and most imposing tree in the world
If you are planning to travel to California in the near future, we strongly recommend that you place this destination « at the top » of your list of things to see. If you go to the giant forest of the Sequoia National Park, you will meet « General Sherman », the most imposing […] Lire
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Some indigenous cultures have learned to decode the language of birds
The chirping of small birds may seem trivial to us today, but for some crops it can provide a lot of valuable information. More often than not, birds warn each other of dangers and indigenous people have understood this. Advertisement Messages to be decoded With every twitter, chirp and melody, […] Lire
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in Science
In Egypt, structures from the Roman period discovered near the Sphinx Alley
Last summer, excavations of the Kebbash road, leading from Luxor to Karnak in Egypt, revealed circular kilns, a mud brick wall and a sandstone wall. Advertisement An astonishing discovery Last summer, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of ancient walls and ovens along the road to […] Lire
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Discover the invisible house: a luxury residence that blends in perfectly with its surroundings
Located in the California desert, the Invisible House blends into the rugged landscape with its mirrored façade. Inside, there are also beautiful amenities, including a large swimming pool, a space dedicated to film screenings and four bedrooms with bathrooms that open to the outside. Advertisement A successful collaboration The Invisible […] Lire
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Painting zebra stripes on cows would prevent insects from biting them
The classic method of ridding cows of flies is to use insecticides, but this is a toxic and expensive option. In Japan, researchers have found a strange but effective way to repel flies that doesn’t require any pesticides: painting cows with zebra stripes. Advertisement Stripes disturb flies According to a […] Lire
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Because of a hole in the wall of her apartment, a woman finds herself invaded by about twenty snakes
In Aurora, Colorado, a woman claims that dozens of snakes have invaded her apartment following renovations to her building. Advertisement More than 25 snakes invaded her home Moore says snakes have been intruding into her home at Fitzsimmons Junction Apartments since June 2, when the balconies in her apartment building […] Lire
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The dangers of the phenomenon known as square waves
If you have ever been in the ocean or walked along the beach, and saw waves forming a grid pattern moving across the ocean, then you have witnessed a dangerous phenomenon known as square waves or cross seas. Advertisement A fascinating but dangerous phenomenon Most of us are familiar with […] Lire
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Sydney now uses 100% renewable energy only
Sydney made this change as a result of community pressure to act on climate change. Australia’s most populous city is now powered 100 per cent by renewable energy. Advertisement A model to follow The city of Sydney, the Central Borough of Australia’s largest metropolis, will now be powered by 100% […] Lire
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A man with 4 amputated fingers builds incredibly articulated prosthetic fingers, all activated by wrist movements
After having been amputated of 4 fingers of the left hand, a man decides to design and manufacture his own prosthesis, incredibly reproducing the real movements, although it does not contain any electronic element. Advertisement 100 % mechanical prosthesis A purely mechanical prosthesis that relies on the wearer’s own movements rather […] Lire
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Goran Kropp, the man who left Sweden by bike to climb Everest
In 1995, a crazy Swedish mountaineer decided to cycle from Sweden to the foot of Mount Everest and then climb it. A total of 26 000 km and a summit on the meter ! Advertisement A crazy idea! His name was Goran Kropp and he was a true adventurer. He left […] Lire
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4G balloons provide internet access throughout Kenya
Internet enabled balloons will provide 4G coverage so people can make video calls, browse the web, send emails, text and stream video, in the first ever commercial deployment of this technology in Kenya. Advertisement The Loon project Although announced two years ago, the Loon project, a unit of Google’s parent […] Lire
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This man has turned his lawnmower into a tank!
You may feel that mowing your lawn is a chore, and let’s face it: it really is a chore. But there may be a way to make mowing the lawn look like something that makes you look like a potato! This man may have just found a way to do […] Lire
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NASA’s Space Scent could soon be available as a fragrance
Have you ever wondered what space smells like? If you think it doesn’t smell up there, you’re wrong. Astronauts have compared the smell of space to « grilled steak, raspberries and rum ». And thanks to a Kickstarter campaign, you could soon experience this mysterious smell for yourself with the Eau de […] Lire
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Northern lights could be responsible for the sinking of the Titanic
A new study suggests that interference from a geomagnetic storm may have contributed to the sinking of the Titanic. The charged particles from the aurora borealis may have been strong enough to affect the ship’s navigation and communication systems. Advertisement A new explanation to the sinking of the Titanic On […] Lire
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New super enzyme eats plastic in record time
Some types of bacteria naturally decompose plastic. By harnessing the power of these special bacteria, scientists have created a « super enzyme » that can degrade plastic bottles. And it does so at a speed six times faster than standard enzymes. Advertisement A plastic-eating super enzyme The enzyme was created by linking […] Lire
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A giant rat discovered in the sewers of Mexico City
While cleaning up 22 tonnes of rubbish from Mexico City’s sewage system, teams came across what is described as a « giant rat ». Advertisement Psychosis in Mexico City We have on earth many frightening creatures, sometimes unknown, hiding in nature. However, given its size, this giant rat found in Mexico, could […] Lire
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On her way home, a young woman discovers that a mutant potato has invaded her flat.
After a long absence during the confinement, a young French woman comes back home to Caen and finds her flat invaded by « mutant potatoes ». Advertisement 3 months of absence and nature takes back her rights For many people, confinement has meant packing up and leaving home to join friends and […] Lire
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This glove can translate sign language in real time.
The UCLA bio-engineers have designed a glove-like device that can translate American Sign Language into English in real time via a smartphone application. Advertisement Bringing the deaf and dumb out of their isolation. Living in this world is a challenge for the deaf and dumb. There are only a few […] Lire
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Did you know that whale sharks have tiny teeth on their eyes?
According to the scientists behind this amazing discovery, the « dermal teeth » probably help whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, to protect their tiny eyes. Advertisement A sharp eye Whale sharks are known to be gentle giants with moustaches that swim in tropical seas and pick up plankton with their cavernous […] Lire