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Meteorite older than Earth smashes into Georgia home
On June 26, 2025, a brilliant fireball tore across the Georgia sky in broad daylight. Drivers on highways pulled over,…
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What explains the miraculous Kummakivi Rock formation?
It’s not something you’d expect to see in the forests of southeastern Finland, yet there it stands as if calmly…
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Discover the Gumboot Chiton: Secrets of Its Armored Shell
The gumboot chiton, known scientifically as Cryptochiton stelleri, is a remarkable marine mollusk native to the coastal waters of the…
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Eyes of a Brandt’s Cormorant: Unveiling the Mysteries of Avian Vision
The Brandt’s Cormorant, a marine bird found along the Pacific coast of North America, is notable for its distinctive appearance…
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How do Starfish use their tube feet to walk?
Starfish, fascinating creatures that inhabit our oceans, are known for their unique appearance and intriguing biology. One aspect of their…
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Is Sodalite a rock or mineral? Unveiling its true nature
Sodalite is a mineral famous for its rich royal blue color. It is classified as a tectosilicate and belongs to…
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Fly Geyser in Nevada USA: Facts and location
Located in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada is a small Geothermal geyser that looks like an alien form bursting…
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Baatara Gorge Waterfall: Why it’s Lebanon’s best-kept secret
Like Peru’s Waterfall of the Bride, the Baatara Gorge Waterfall is one of Lebanon’s best-kept secrets. Located in the Tannourine…
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Lechuguilla Caves Reveal Astonishing Virgin Cave Pool
An awe-inspiring discovery at New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns National Park revealed a network of “virgin” cave passages and an untouched pool 700…
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