Michelangelo had an astonishing understanding of human anatomy, which was so advanced that some of his artwork reveals details that were unknown or poorly understood in his time. One particularly obscure example is the "Creation of Adam" on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Researchers have noted that the depiction of God surrounded by angels resembles an anatomically accurate cross-section of the human brain.

The chosen color for most night vision devices is green, because the human eye can distinguish more shades of green than any other color.

90% of the atoms in our bodies were forged in stars - elements like carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and iron. The remaining 10% comes from the Big Bang - the universe's first moments which created the lightest elements, hydrogen and helium.

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Beavers are incredibly skilled tree fellers, and they rely on their keen hearing to detect whether a tree is starting to fall. When chewing through a tree, they often pause to listen for the characteristic cracking sounds that signal the tree is weakening.

Liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen are cryogenic propellants, meaning they are extremely cold, and of all rocket fuels liquid hydrogen is the coldest - reaching temperatures of -253°C (-423°F).

Hammerhead sharks have 360-degree vision in the vertical plane! Thanks to their uniquely shaped, wide-set heads (called a cephalofoil), their eyes are positioned on either end, giving them an incredible range of sight.

The National Air and Space Museum, part of the Smithsonian, displays a moon rock collected during the Apollo 17 mission. What makes it special? Visitors can touch it!

In 2011, a vial of Scotch whisky distilled by Ardbeg was sent to the International Space Station (ISS) to study how microgravity affects the whisky's maturation process. This experiment was part of a study on terpenes, the organic compounds responsible for flavor and aroma in whisky.

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Camels are not native to Australia, but the country currently holds the largest population of wild camels on Earth, with nearly one million feral camels roaming the outback, primarily due to their introduction in the 19th century for transportation purposes.

Sperm whales cuddle. These deeply social animals frequently swim close together, rubbing their bodies against one another. This tactile behavior is a form of bonding and likely provides comfort, much like a cuddle would for humans.

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#News #CNN The shocking science behind staticky hair

The shocking science behind staticky hair Whether your hair is standing up or you feel a shock when you touch your pet, CNN's Meg Tirrell explains the science behind these little jolts of connection and offers a few remedies. #cnn #science #sciencefacts #news #static #pets #dogs #cat from CNN #CNN Check out the short video for this article here

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The Universe is shaped like a giant condom.

Why did the dinosaurs extinct, but birds and mammals survived? Hans Sues explains. This video explains the leading theory: the Chicxulub asteroid impact! #DinosaurExtinction #AsteroidImpact #Chicxulub #Paleontology #Prehistoric #Jurassic #Cretaceous #Evolution #ScienceFacts

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Instead of a guitar pick, Brian May uses a sixpence coin. The hardness of the sixpence (made of cupronickel) produces a sharper, more defined interaction with the metal guitar strings compared to a plastic pick. This hardness enhances the production of high-frequency overtones, which are the basis of harmonics.

A slime mold can solve mazes, even though it doesn't have a brain. When placed in a maze with a food source at the end, it will naturally navigate the shortest path to reach the food by extending its protrusions (pseudopodia) into all possible directions, effectively "solving" the maze.

Snakes don’t sweat because they lack sweat glands. Snakes are ectothermic (cold-blooded) animals, and they rely on external environmental conditions to regulate their body temperature.

Whales accumulate layers of earwax over their lifetimes, forming “earwax plugs.” These plugs reveal their age and even details about their diet, stress levels, and exposure to pollutants.

While a dolphin can typically hold its breath for around 10 minutes, a sloth can stay underwater for up to 40 minutes, thanks to their extremely slow metabolism which allows for efficient oxygen conservation.