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 Mercury is probably one of the few metals that possess many interesting properties as well as a vast range of applications. Here are just a few interesting facts about this chemical element. |
 When Pythagoras is mentioned, his theorem from the school curriculum immediately comes to mind. However, it turns out that Pythagoras is also credited with another very interesting invention that prevents one from drinking more than a set limit...
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 In today's world, the bicycle is an important part of human life. We use bikes during leisure time, as a regular means of transportation for city trips, for fitness, and for sports, among other things.
It's hard to imagine there was a time when bicycles did not exist. Since the invention of the two-wheeled horse, it has significantly improved, but the basic principle has remained unchanged—two wheels, a frame, and pedals. |
 The speed of ships is indicated in knots, not km/h. One knot equals one nautical mile (1.85 kilometers) per hour. |
 - 90% of New York City taxi drivers are immigrants.
- In Haiti, only 1 in 200 people own a car. |
 Trains have become more than a familiar mode of transportation for humanity. However, the world of carriages and railway tracks is far from simple. In this article, we will share some interesting facts about this mode of transportation, from historical to amusing. |
 Time is a very simple and at the same time incredibly complex concept. Philosophers and scientists have been trying for millennia to understand and explain this abstract phenomenon. Where does time actually go, or maybe we pass through it? |
 The ancient Greek scientist and philosopher Aristotle was one of the first to suggest that the Earth is spherical. He provided evidence to support his viewpoint. |
 Nowadays, everyone has forgotten what a pager is. But just 20 years ago, it was a symbol of success. Those who couldn't afford a mobile phone, which cost over $1,000 at the time plus significant call charges, bought pagers. However, even mobile phone owners did not disregard them. |
 When the Wright brothers designed the first airplane in 1903, they couldn't have imagined that the aviation industry would become an incredibly profitable business 100 years later. Moreover, aviation has made a huge leap forward. While the Wright brothers' plane flew only about 35 meters, a modern Boeing 787 can fly over 16,000 kilometers on a single tank of fuel.
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Added by: Vik |
Date: 2024-07-02
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