On August 6, 1945, during the Second World War, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States. More than 200,000 lives were lost then, but did you know there are about 170 trees that survived and are still thriving even after the nuclear bombing? The Green Legacy Hiroshima initiative was established […]
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Every natural disaster comes with signs. Before a volcano erupts, you would notice several things like subtle swelling of the ground, small changes in heat flow, and even noticeable steaming from the ground around the area. Animals may also serve as indicators of an upcoming disaster. Was this the same case with the eruption of
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One of the most reactive elements in the periodic table is fluorine. Despite its explosive properties, it is an essential element for humans, which is why it can be found in everyday items like drinking water, and toothpaste. But did you know, even if we do encounter fluorine every day, it is actually a rare
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During the Second World War, the non-military use of platinum was banned. It was deemed as a strategic metal important in warfare. But how was an Austrian scientist able to smuggle them out of the country? Herman Francis Mark, an Austrian scientist, and son of a Jew, chose to flee from Austria in 1938. He
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When left to his devices, man will soon destroy the world, as shown in the discovery of the ozone hole. But did you know that this discovery actually united all the nations? The Montreal Protocol of 1987 is the environmental treaty that was signed by every country. Its goal is to stop the depletion of
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With the film Dune Part One out, many people have been heading back to the origin of the feature. As of November 15, 2021, the film has grossed about $353 million worldwide. But what was the story behind Frank Herbert’s novel? Frank Herbert was talking to a friend from the Quileute Tribe whose lands were
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The Griffith Observatory in Southern California has been open since 1935 and since then has welcomed over 85 million visitors. But did you know they have a YouTube channel? The Griffith Observatory makes a monthly series called “Sky Report,” where they feature the visible stars, the phase of the moon, nebulae, and even meteor showers.
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Overall, the United States has about 264,837 square miles of water which is equivalent to only 7% of the total area of the entire country. Alaska has the largest total area of water at around 94,743 square miles, but which state has the highest percentage of water? Percentage-wise, Michigan ranks first with 41.5% of its
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Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak met in the middle of 1971 when Bill Fernandez introduced them to each other. They started their partnership later in the year, where they sold blue boxes. The success of their first venture together is the reason why Apple came to be. But what made Steve Jobs choose the name
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Niccolo Fontana, now famously known as the esteemed mathematician Niccolo Tartaglia, became one of the first mathematicians to provide a general cubic equation. When Tartaglia involved himself in a dispute with Antonio Fior, he solved all the equations given to him by Fior through the cubic equation he discovered in preparation for the competition at
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