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Rosario Licodia
Did You Know…Weekly Picks! #31

Did You Know…Weekly Picks! #31

Updates, stories highlights, Stats, and More!
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Rosario Licodia
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Did You Know…A Blue Whale Can’t Swallow Anything Bigger Than a Beach Ball!

Did You Know…A Blue Whale Can’t Swallow Anything Bigger Than a Beach Ball!

Its throat opening is amazingly tiny, measuring around 10–15 inches in width!
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Ravinimbus
Did You Know...People Said “Prunes” Instead of “Cheese” for Photos!

Did You Know...People Said “Prunes” Instead of “Cheese” for Photos!

Did you know people in the 1840s didn't smile and say "cheese" for photos?
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Dr. Neelam Himthanii
Did You Know … Crows Can Recognize Human Faces?

Did You Know … Crows Can Recognize Human Faces?

Some animals are more intelligent than you might believe. This is especially true with crows. The way a crow perches as it tilts its head…
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Jasmine Aguilar
Weekly Picks
Did You Know… 😲 In Madagascar, People Dig Up Their Ancestors’ Bones, Dance With Them, and Rebury…

Did You Know… 😲 In Madagascar, People Dig Up Their Ancestors’ Bones, Dance With Them, and Rebury…

It’s weird, it’s wild, and honestly… It’s kind of awesome!
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Ravinimbus
Did You Know…the Expiration Date of Our Atmosphere?

Did You Know…the Expiration Date of Our Atmosphere?

Nothing will last forever
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Sophia Chanu
Did You Know… Sleepwalking Is More Common Than You Think?

Did You Know… Sleepwalking Is More Common Than You Think?

Exploring the unexpected behaviors of sleepwalking
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Arpana Gupta
Did You Know…a Mother Locked Her Daughter in a Filthy Room for 25 Years!

Did You Know…a Mother Locked Her Daughter in a Filthy Room for 25 Years!

The traumatic story of Mademoiselle Blanche Monnier
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Sophia Chanu
Did You Know… You Could Vacation in Space for $100K?

Did You Know… You Could Vacation in Space for $100K?

Space Tourism: Your Ticket to the Stars
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Virendra Rajawat | Author| Stock Market Expert |
Did You Know… You and Your Worst Enemy Are 99.9% the Same!

Did You Know… You and Your Worst Enemy Are 99.9% the Same!

We all share 99.9% of the same DNA!
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Ravinimbus
Did you know… Chainsaws were first invented for childbirth

Did you know… Chainsaws were first invented for childbirth

Ouch
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Kirsten Schmidt
Did You Know… A Day On Earth Can Extend To 25 Hours In Distant Future?

Did You Know… A Day On Earth Can Extend To 25 Hours In Distant Future?

Human Activity Is Greatly Influencing Our Planet
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Jasmine Kaur
Did You Know…That The Longest Pregnancy Lasted 375 Days?

Did You Know…That The Longest Pregnancy Lasted 375 Days?

A Year-Long Pregnancy That Defied Medical Norms!
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Radhika Undravalli
Did You Know… Saying ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ to AI Is Costing Millions!

Did You Know… Saying ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ to AI Is Costing Millions!

The hidden cost of politeness
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Sejal Gupta
Did You Know … The Most Expensive Book Ever Sold is a Manuscript Written by Leonardo da Vinci?

Did You Know … The Most Expensive Book Ever Sold is a Manuscript Written by Leonardo da Vinci?

It was da Vinci’s science journal
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Jasmine Aguilar
Did You Know…Your Nose Has a Better Memory Than You

Did You Know…Your Nose Has a Better Memory Than You

It can remember 50,000 smells yet you forgot your phone… again.
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atinder kaur
Did You Know… Houseflies Poop All The Time!

Did You Know… Houseflies Poop All The Time!

They’re not just buzzing — they’re leaving tiny poop presents wherever they go. 🎁💩
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Ravinimbus
Did You Know…Ben Ate 250 Earthworms in One Go! 😲

Did You Know…Ben Ate 250 Earthworms in One Go! 😲

Not fried. Not cooked. Just as Mother Nature made them — alive and wriggling! 😳
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Ravinimbus
Did You Know… You’re Taller in the Morning?

Did You Know… You’re Taller in the Morning?

Gravity’s way of giving you false hope before the day flattens you out.
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atinder kaur
Did You Know… Scheming Lemurs — The Conspiracy in the Trees!

Did You Know… Scheming Lemurs — The Conspiracy in the Trees!

The Curious World of Lemurs and the Mysterious Reason — They’re Called a “Conspiracy”
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Prajakta
Did You Know… Most Y Chromosomes in the World May Belong to Genghis Khan? 🧬

Did You Know… Most Y Chromosomes in the World May Belong to Genghis Khan? 🧬

The Surprising Genetic Legacy of the Mongol Conqueror
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Virendra Rajawat | Author| Stock Market Expert |
Did You Know… A Teaspoon of Honey is the Life’s Work of 12 Bees?

Did You Know… A Teaspoon of Honey is the Life’s Work of 12 Bees?

Honey: A Sweet Story 🐝
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Virendra Rajawat | Author| Stock Market Expert |
Did you know… Antarctic ice is 3% penguin urine.

Did you know… Antarctic ice is 3% penguin urine.

Little pissers
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Kirsten Schmidt
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