What are the New 7 Wonders of the World?
From left to right, top to bottom: Chichen Itza, Christ the Redeemer, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, Taj Mahal, and Colosseum
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From left to right, top to bottom: Chichen Itza, Christ the Redeemer, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Petra, Taj Mahal, and Colosseum
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What is the largest flower in the world?
The flower with the world's largest bloom is the Rafflesia arnoldii. This rare flower is found in the rainforests of Indonesia. It can grow to be 3 feet across and weigh up to 15 pounds! It is a parasitic plant, with no visible leaves, roots, or stem.
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The flower with the world's largest bloom is the Rafflesia arnoldii. This rare flower is found in the rainforests of Indonesia. It can grow to be 3 feet across and weigh up to 15 pounds! It is a parasitic plant, with no visible leaves, roots, or stem.
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What is an IP address?
An Internet Protocol address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves two main functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing.
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An Internet Protocol address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves two main functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing.
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What is Brexit?
Brexit is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Following a June 2016 referendum, in which 52% voted to leave and 48% voted to stay, the UK government formally announced the country's withdrawal in March 2017, beginning the Brexit process.
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Brexit is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Following a June 2016 referendum, in which 52% voted to leave and 48% voted to stay, the UK government formally announced the country's withdrawal in March 2017, beginning the Brexit process.
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Mauna Kea is Taller Than Everest.
Mount Everest may be the tallest mountain above sea level, but when it comes to the tallest mountain on earth, that honor goes to Mauna Kea.
Above the sea, Mauna Kea only stands 13,796 feet in height. But when you follow the mountain to its base at the bottom of the Pacific, it's 32,808 feet — more than 3,000 feet taller than Everest.
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Mount Everest may be the tallest mountain above sea level, but when it comes to the tallest mountain on earth, that honor goes to Mauna Kea.
Above the sea, Mauna Kea only stands 13,796 feet in height. But when you follow the mountain to its base at the bottom of the Pacific, it's 32,808 feet — more than 3,000 feet taller than Everest.
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Iceland is Growing 5 Centimeters Per Year
Iceland, divided by the North American and European tectonic plates, is growing by nearly 5 centimeters per year as the plates grow wider apart.
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Iceland, divided by the North American and European tectonic plates, is growing by nearly 5 centimeters per year as the plates grow wider apart.
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Can both ovaries release an egg at the same time during menstrual cycle?
Only one ovulation can happen per cycle. You can, however, ovulate two (or more) eggs at the same time. When this happens, there is the potential to conceive fraternal (non-identical) twins if both eggs are fertilized. But having two separate eggs released at different times within the same cycle doesn't happen.
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Only one ovulation can happen per cycle. You can, however, ovulate two (or more) eggs at the same time. When this happens, there is the potential to conceive fraternal (non-identical) twins if both eggs are fertilized. But having two separate eggs released at different times within the same cycle doesn't happen.
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The Pacific Ocean Is Shrinking
As North America and South America are move more westward, the Pacific Ocean is shrinking. Every year, Asia and North America get closer and closer as the Pacific is reduced by two to three centimeters.
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As North America and South America are move more westward, the Pacific Ocean is shrinking. Every year, Asia and North America get closer and closer as the Pacific is reduced by two to three centimeters.
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There Are 7,100+ Islands in the Philippines.
The Archipelago of the Philippines is made up of 7,641 islands — several hundred more than the 7,107 islands scientists previously believed the country contained.
The southern Pacific islands were named for King Philip II of Spain. The country's largest island is Luzon, spanning 42,458 square miles.
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The Archipelago of the Philippines is made up of 7,641 islands — several hundred more than the 7,107 islands scientists previously believed the country contained.
The southern Pacific islands were named for King Philip II of Spain. The country's largest island is Luzon, spanning 42,458 square miles.
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Russia and China Touch 14 Countries Each
Looking at a map, it may seem Russia can swallow China whole. However, both countries border 14 countries.
Russia (including the region of Kaliningrad) borders Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, North Korea, Norway, Poland and the Ukraine.
China borders Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nepal. North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam.
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Looking at a map, it may seem Russia can swallow China whole. However, both countries border 14 countries.
Russia (including the region of Kaliningrad) borders Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, North Korea, Norway, Poland and the Ukraine.
China borders Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nepal. North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam.
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Three Countries Are Landlocked by Just One Country
Lesotho, San Marino and Vatican City are the only three countries that are completely landlocked by another country. Lesotho is located entirely within South Africa, while San Marino and Vatican City are both situated within Italy.
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Lesotho, San Marino and Vatican City are the only three countries that are completely landlocked by another country. Lesotho is located entirely within South Africa, while San Marino and Vatican City are both situated within Italy.
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Sudan Has More Ancient Pyramids Than Egypt
Egypt's Pyramids of Giza may be considered one of the wonders of the world, but Sudan has nearly twice the number of pyramids. Sudan touts 200-255 known pyramids, built for the Kushite kingdoms of Nubia, compared to Egypt's relatively paltry 138 pyramids.
Within the Sahara, you can still visit the ancient and reconstructed pyramids of Meroe.
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Egypt's Pyramids of Giza may be considered one of the wonders of the world, but Sudan has nearly twice the number of pyramids. Sudan touts 200-255 known pyramids, built for the Kushite kingdoms of Nubia, compared to Egypt's relatively paltry 138 pyramids.
Within the Sahara, you can still visit the ancient and reconstructed pyramids of Meroe.
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How do Batteries get charged?
Inside each cell, chemical reactions take place involving the two electrical terminals (or electrodes) and a chemical known as the electrolyte that separate them. The good news is that if you're using a rechargeable battery, you can make the chemical reactions run in reverse using a battery charger.
Generally all smartphones we use contains lithium ion batteries.
A lithium-ion battery or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery in which lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge and back when charging.
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Inside each cell, chemical reactions take place involving the two electrical terminals (or electrodes) and a chemical known as the electrolyte that separate them. The good news is that if you're using a rechargeable battery, you can make the chemical reactions run in reverse using a battery charger.
Generally all smartphones we use contains lithium ion batteries.
A lithium-ion battery or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery in which lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge and back when charging.
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What is a Meteor Shower?
A meteor shower occurs when lots of meteoroids enter the Earth’s atmosphere. Meteoroids are bits of dust and rock from comets that are released when their orbit brings them close to the Sun. The Sun’s heat boils off some of the comet’s icy surface and the resulting debris then trails it in orbit. Meteoroids that enter the Earth’s atmosphere are known as meteors, and can regularly be seen travelling across the night sky. However, several times each year, the Earth’s orbit crosses with the orbit of a comet causing it to collide with a bunch of meteoroids all at once. As they are usually very small, most meteors burn up in the atmosphere before they reach the Earth’s surface, but those that do occasionally hit the ground are known as meteorites.
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A meteor shower occurs when lots of meteoroids enter the Earth’s atmosphere. Meteoroids are bits of dust and rock from comets that are released when their orbit brings them close to the Sun. The Sun’s heat boils off some of the comet’s icy surface and the resulting debris then trails it in orbit. Meteoroids that enter the Earth’s atmosphere are known as meteors, and can regularly be seen travelling across the night sky. However, several times each year, the Earth’s orbit crosses with the orbit of a comet causing it to collide with a bunch of meteoroids all at once. As they are usually very small, most meteors burn up in the atmosphere before they reach the Earth’s surface, but those that do occasionally hit the ground are known as meteorites.
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Why do spiders sometimes stay still for a long time?
Web-spinning spiders obviously remain motionless while they are waiting for something to land in their web. Moving around wastes energy and draws attention to the spider, which makes it more likely to be eaten by birds, and makes flies less likely to get caught in the web.
Spinning a web is quite an energy-intensive process and a spider may have to wait days or weeks for a catch, so it is important to conserve as much energy as possible. Hunting spiders are much more active, but many of them are nocturnal predators and spend the day tucked away in a nest or under a rock - again, this is to conserve energy and avoid becoming prey.
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Web-spinning spiders obviously remain motionless while they are waiting for something to land in their web. Moving around wastes energy and draws attention to the spider, which makes it more likely to be eaten by birds, and makes flies less likely to get caught in the web.
Spinning a web is quite an energy-intensive process and a spider may have to wait days or weeks for a catch, so it is important to conserve as much energy as possible. Hunting spiders are much more active, but many of them are nocturnal predators and spend the day tucked away in a nest or under a rock - again, this is to conserve energy and avoid becoming prey.
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Why do we develop Gout?
Excessive levels of uric acid in the blood cause gout. We produce uric acid as a waste product from digesting protein. In a healthy person, uric acid is removed by the kidneys and excreted as a dilute solution (urine). But if your kidney function is impaired, the concentration rises to the point where it precipitates as monosodium urate crystals. These normally form in the joints of your toes, because your feet are cooler and cold temperatures reduce the solubility of uric acid. Gout is partly genetic, but exacerbated by excessive drinking – particularly beer – and not enough exercise.
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Excessive levels of uric acid in the blood cause gout. We produce uric acid as a waste product from digesting protein. In a healthy person, uric acid is removed by the kidneys and excreted as a dilute solution (urine). But if your kidney function is impaired, the concentration rises to the point where it precipitates as monosodium urate crystals. These normally form in the joints of your toes, because your feet are cooler and cold temperatures reduce the solubility of uric acid. Gout is partly genetic, but exacerbated by excessive drinking – particularly beer – and not enough exercise.
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Where do the biggest dust storms occur?
Mars is home to the largest and most powerful dust storms ever recorded. Martian dust storms have been known to engulf the entire planet in a haze for months at a time, making it difficult to single out one as being the biggest. Dust and sandstorms on Mars and Earth happen due to temperature differences in the atmosphere. Hot air moves to colder air, and this moving air can pick up tiny debris in arid landscapes. It is not known exactly why storms on Mars can spread so far, however the fact it is such a dusty world probably has something to do with it.
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Mars is home to the largest and most powerful dust storms ever recorded. Martian dust storms have been known to engulf the entire planet in a haze for months at a time, making it difficult to single out one as being the biggest. Dust and sandstorms on Mars and Earth happen due to temperature differences in the atmosphere. Hot air moves to colder air, and this moving air can pick up tiny debris in arid landscapes. It is not known exactly why storms on Mars can spread so far, however the fact it is such a dusty world probably has something to do with it.
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Why alcohol is added in thermometer?
Ethanol-filled thermometers are used in preference to mercury for meteorological measurements of minimum temperatures and can be used down to −70 °C (-94 °F). The physical limitation of the ability of a thermometer to measure low temperature is the freezing point of the liquid used.
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Ethanol-filled thermometers are used in preference to mercury for meteorological measurements of minimum temperatures and can be used down to −70 °C (-94 °F). The physical limitation of the ability of a thermometer to measure low temperature is the freezing point of the liquid used.
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How do insects survive winter?
In order to survive winter, insects push the pause button, actually the diapause button.
During diapause an insect's metabolic rate drops to one tenth or less, so it can use stored body fat to survive winter. Also many insects produce alcohols for antifreeze. Their bodies can supercool (reach temperatures below freezing) without forming cell-damaging ice.
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In order to survive winter, insects push the pause button, actually the diapause button.
During diapause an insect's metabolic rate drops to one tenth or less, so it can use stored body fat to survive winter. Also many insects produce alcohols for antifreeze. Their bodies can supercool (reach temperatures below freezing) without forming cell-damaging ice.
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