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Sunday, 1 March 2026
13 facts about tears
13 facts about tears
Multipurpose liquid
Associated with emotions, tears are a product of lacrimal glands, found in the eyes of most terrestrial vertebrates. Although their primary function i ...

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Anorexia Nervosa
People suffering from anorexia often perceive themselves as overweight, although in reality, they are underweight.
These individuals also often deny that they have a problem with low weight. They may weigh themselve ...
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Nicotine
Nicotine is a natural insecticide.
Plants such as tobacco produce it to repel pests - nicotine interferes with the neurotransmitters of insects and kills them.
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Liver
It carries out over 500 vital functions, of which approximately 200 are performed simultaneously.
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Large Magellanic Cloud
The galaxy appears in many films, anime, and computer games.
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Enceladus
Enceladus was discovered by William Herschel on August 28, 1789.
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Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa, often referred to simply as anorexia, is an eating disorder.
The disorder is characterized by low weight, restricted eating, body image disturbances, fear of gaining weight, and an overwhelming desire to be thin. Attempts to lose weight can lead to starvation.
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Snow
Snow accumulates in areas cold enough to remain there seasonally or all the time.
The main areas prone to snow are the Artic, Antarctica, the northern hemisphere, and alpine regions.
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lava
Lava can take many different forms.
Common forms are aa, pahoehoe and pillow lava.
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Silver
Due to its bactericidal properties, silver is also used in the textile industry.
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Cosmos
A memento of annihilation–the Chicxulub crater.
It is located on the Yucatan peninsula under the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The crater was formed ...
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17 facts about Titan
17 facts about Titan
The largest of Saturn’s satellites
Titan is the only moon in the Solar System with such a dense atmosphere. It is the second largest moon in the Solar System after Ganymede (Jupiter III ...
18 facts about amber
18 facts about amber
Fossilized tree resin
Amber is one of the most interesting natural products. It looks like a gemstone, but it is a fossilized tree resin from ancient trees dating back mill ...
16 facts about liver
16 facts about liver
24/7 laboratory
The liver is one of the most essential human organs. It is extensively multitasking—it produces, filtrates, converts, and stores. It is thanks to the ...
29 facts about NASA
29 facts about NASA
For the Benefit of All
The Cold War, although a grim period in world history, brought an intense rivalry in a space race between the U.S., and the Soviet Union. As a result, ...
16 facts about Aurora
16 facts about Aurora
Northern light that has delighted people for centuries
Auroras can be different. Sometimes it is bright and dancing, shimmering with different colors, sometimes it appears still. It has always fascinated p ...
19 facts about Brain
19 facts about Brain
Organic supercomputer
The brain is one of the most important and most fascinating and complex organs in the human body. It is an incredibly plastic command center that over ...
16 facts about Phobos
16 facts about Phobos
The larger of two moons of Mars
We do not know the exact origin of this satellite. We know, however, that it is dangerously close to its planet and is in for a catastrophe. It is not ...
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