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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #49: Is it possible to fire a gun in space?
Fires can't burn in the oxygen-free vacuum of space, but guns can shoot. Modern ammunition contains its own oxidizer, a chemical that will trigger the explosion of gunpowder, and…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #48: What was the last country to be discovered?
New Zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. The last habitable landmass of any size to remain unpeopled. It is the last country on…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #47: How is food cooked in a microwave?
Cooking with Microwaves. Microwaves are produced inside the oven by an electron tube called a magnetron. The microwaves are reflected within the metal interior of the oven where…
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elephantas1 (52)in #george • 7 years ago
Most Significant Figures in History #6: George Washington
Portrait of George Washington (1732–99) Main Facts February 22, 1732 (February 11, 1731 – December 14, 1799) was an American politician and soldier who served as the first…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #46: How much was the Mona Lisa painting worth 2014?
Guinness World Records lists the Mona Lisa as having the highest insurance value for a painting in history. On permanent display at The Louvre museum in Paris, the Mona Lisa was…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #45: Which country has 11 time zones?
Time zones of a country include that of dependent territories (except Antarctic claims). France has the most time zones with 12. On March 28, 2010, Russia eliminated two time…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #44: Why do we tickle?
Laughing when tickled in our sensitive spots (under the arms, near the throat and under our feet) could be a defensive mechanism. Research suggests that we have evolved to send…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #43: How long does it take for a cactus arm to grow?
By 95-100 years in age, a saguaro cactus can reach a height of 15-16 feet, and could start to produce its first arm. By 200 years old, the saguaro cactus has reached its full…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #42: What percentage of the world's population has green eyes?
Green eye color is often confused with hazel eye color, yet is entirely separate and distinct. Green eye color is the rarest color found around the world, and it is estimated…
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elephantas1 (52)in #abraham • 7 years ago
Most Significant Figures in History #5: Abraham Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln in November 1863 Main Facts Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #41: How old was the oldest lobster ever found?
The typical lobster weighs 1 to 2 lb. But in 2009, a Maine fisherman landed a colossus of 20 lb, which was estimated to be 140 years old. And that isn't even the oldest lobster…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #40: What animal never stops growing?
The skeletons of most mammals reach a certain size and then stop growing. However, many animals, including some mammals, keep growing throughout their lives. Kangaroos, for…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #39: Which planet rotates clockwise?
If you were to look down at the plane of the solar system from its 'north pole' you would see the planets orbiting the Sun counter clockwise, and rotating on their axis…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #38: How much does a blimp cost?
It's due at market in about two years for a price under US$200,000 compared to the smallest helium airship which costs US$2,000,000+ while a top-notch helium ship costs more than…
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elephantas1 (52)in #adolf • 7 years ago
Most Significant Figures in History #4: Adolf Hitler
1938 portrait By Bundesarchiv, Bild 183-H1216-0500-002 / CC-BY-SA, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Link Main Facts Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was a German politician who…
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elephantas1 (52)in #joseph • 7 years ago
Most Significant Figures in History #3: Joseph Stalin
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Main Facts Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin (18 December 1878 – 5 March 1953) was a Soviet…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #37: How far apart are Russia and USA?
Picture depicting the distance from Russia to Alaska Fact Russia and Alaska (USA) are divided by the Bering Strait, which is about 55 miles at its narrowest point. In the…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Interesting fact #36: Where did the game of Chinese checkers originate?
Despite its name, the game is not a variation of checkers, nor did it originate in China or any part of Asia (on the other hand, the game known as "Chinese chess", or xiangqi, is…
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elephantas1 (52)in #napoleon • 7 years ago
Most Significant Figures in History #2: Napoleon Bonaparte
The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries Main Facts Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French military and political leader who rose to…
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elephantas1 (52)in #interesting • 7 years ago
Intreresting fact #35: How long would it take to get to mars traveling at the speed of light?
True color image of Mars taken by the OSIRIS instrument on the ESA Rosetta spacecraft during its February 2007 flyby of the planet. Light travels at approximately 186,282 miles…
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