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History
21 facts about Mali Empire
The medieval state of the Mandé peoples
Congo River
It originates back to 1,5—2 million years, during the Pleistocene period.
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Geography
20 facts about tropical rainforests
Ecosystems with the greatest biodiversity of terrestrial organisms
Biography
21 facts about Ada Lovelace
The first female programmer
American robin
It is common, that Brown-headed cowbirds lay their eggs in robin nests.
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Animals
16 facts about toco toucan
Ramphastos toco - a bird with an impressive bill
Animals
15 facts about hummingbirds
The smallest and most agile birds on Earth
Mali Empire
A major unit of trade in the Mali Empire was salt.
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Geography
16 facts about mount Kilimanjaro
The White Roof of Africa - a majestic African volcano
Spanish Steps
From the Piazza di Spagna branches the famous Via Margutta, one of the most magical corners of the Eternal City, made famous by William Wyler's "Roman Holiday" starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.
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Animals
21 facts about Shoebill
Balaeniceps rex - a bird with a prehistoric look
Three Gorges Dam
Its primary purpose was flood control.
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Biography
18 facts about Constantine the Great
The first emperor to convert to Christianity
Culture
24 facts about Judaism
One of the three great Abrahamic religions
Jellyfish
The average lifespan of jellyfish depends on the species.
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Science
14 facts about lava
Molten rock released from inside the Earth
Clownfish
The average lifespan of clownfish is about 10 to 13 years in the wild.
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Plants
15 facts about Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
Singapore
It lies just above the equator.
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Food
15 facts about Wagyū beef
The world's most expensive and healthiest beef
Michelangelo
He lived modestly and did not pay much attention to his appearance.
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Biography
30 facts about Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The hero of fighting Ukraine who united the world
Santorini
Imerovigli is the highest point above the entire caldera. It is often called the "Santorini's balcony."
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Geography
16 facts about Lake Tanganyika
One of the oldest lakes in the world
Plants
10 facts about tomatoes
A basic vegetable in every kitchen
Atacama Desert
It is a fog desert.
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Animals
14 facts about Hyacinth macaw
Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus - The largest of the flying parrots
French Bulldog
Many airlines forbid taking French Bulldogs aboard.
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Animals
14 facts about butterflies
The most evolutionarily advanced of all insects
Geography
15 facts about Ojos del Salado
The world's highest volcano
Atacama Desert
It is a desert plateau that extends over a 1,100-kilometer strip on the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
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Architecture
14 facts about Tower Bridge
London's most famous bridge
Plants
22 facts about Trees
The largest land plants
Geography
19 facts about Mount Elbrus
Caucasian, Russian and European tallest peak
Cabbage White butterfly
Lifespan of adult form of  this butterfly is estimated for 3 weeks.
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Geography
23 facts about Greenland
The world's largest island.
Trees
Some trees are living fossils.
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History
25 facts about Medieval world
Despite appearances, it was a colorful and dynamic period of world history
Tears
Watery eyes may be a signal of dry eye syndrome.
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Geography
19 facts about Mediterranean Sea
The only sea in the world surrounded by three continents
Jane Austen
Jane Austen died on 18 July 1817 in Winchester at the age of 41.
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Geography
19 facts about Atacama Desert
A desert with mars-like landscape
Cuba
In the early 20th century, rum began to be produced on an industrial scale in Cuba.
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Geography
21 facts about Mount Etna
One of the highest active volcanoes in Europe
Food
16 facts about Cheddar
Royal delicacy
Food
18 facts about Parmesan
One of the most expensive cheeses