#interesting_fact

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Sep 17, 2023 · Essay · 1 min
The Etymology of the Word 'Doughnut'
The word 'doughnut' comes from 'dough-nut', where 'dough' means 'dough' and 'nut' means 'nut'.
Jul 16, 2023 · Essay · 1 min
Diamonds and High Temperature
Diamonds evaporate at temperatures above 763 degrees and in the presence of oxygen.
May 23, 2023 · Essay · 1 min
Contronyms: Words with Opposite Meanings
Contronyms are words with opposite meanings. For example: прослушать.
Feb 2, 2023 · Essay · 1 min
Technological Revolutions and Social Norms
Technological revolutions always challenge social norms, as was the case with the telephone.
Jan 26, 2023 · Essay · 1 min
The Curse of Tamerlane
Timur Tamerlane was a Central Asian military leader whose history is linked to a curse.
Dec 30, 2022 · Essay · 1 min
The Dot That Killed the Dinosaurs
A dot that you can't even see killed the dinosaurs and 75% of living beings on Earth.
Dec 28, 2022 · Essay · 1 min
How Black Holes Form
To form a black hole, you need to compress the Earth to 9 mm.
Dec 27, 2022 · Essay · 1 min
Cubes Don't Move. Everything Happens in Your Head.
When you look at a cube, it seems static, yet your mind can manipulate it.
Dec 19, 2022 · Essay · 1 min
Debate on Wearing Hijabs and Scarves
A debate on wearing hijabs and scarves: youth don't want to wear them, but religion demands it.