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Consuming the Australian Aquatic Fern Called “Nardoo” Can Cause You to Starve if Improperly Prepared. The Plant Contains Enzymes That Obliterates Thiamine. This Makes Your Body Unable to Unlock Energy from Food.

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A plant is a living entity similar to trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses. It grows in a fixed location, absorbs water and inorganic substances through its roots, and synthesizes nutrients in its leaves through photosynthesis utilizing the green pigment chlorophyll. But what plant can cause you to starve? If consumed improperly, the Australian …

Consuming the Australian Aquatic Fern Called “Nardoo” Can Cause You to Starve if Improperly Prepared. The Plant Contains Enzymes That Obliterates Thiamine. This Makes Your Body Unable to Unlock Energy from Food. Read More »

Chad Vance

In 2009, an American Tourist Clung to the Outside of a Transcontinental Australian Train After Almost Being Left Behind.

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The Ghan is a passenger train service that runs between Australia’s northern and southern coasts, passing through Adelaide, Alice Springs, and Darwin on the Adelaide-Darwin rail corridor. But did you know about the American tourist who clung to the Ghan after almost being left behind? An American tourist was nearly left behind by his transcontinental …

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Harriet The Tortoise

Charles Darwin Had a Pet Tortoise Named Harriet. She Died in 2006 and was Estimated to be 175 Years Old Upon Her Passing.

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Tortoises generally have a life expectancy of more than 250 years, while others live only about 80. On average, across all species, they live up to 150 years. According to the Guinness World Records, the oldest land-living tortoise is 190 years old. But did you know that Charles Darwin had a pet tortoise that outlived …

Charles Darwin Had a Pet Tortoise Named Harriet. She Died in 2006 and was Estimated to be 175 Years Old Upon Her Passing. Read More »

Slouch Hat

The Slouch Hat is the Iconic Australian Hat Bent Up on One Side to Allow the Armed Forces to Maneuver Rifles On and Off Their Shoulders without Hitting the Hat’s Brim.

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The Victorian Mounted Rifles first wore the slouch hat in 1885. It was originally worn with the right side looped up to make marching and performing certain commands easier. It is known to be the trademark of the Australian Army. But do you know what was the purpose of the slouch hat? The iconic Australian …

The Slouch Hat is the Iconic Australian Hat Bent Up on One Side to Allow the Armed Forces to Maneuver Rifles On and Off Their Shoulders without Hitting the Hat’s Brim. Read More »

Red Kangaroo

Australian Warships were Often Confused with British Vessels that the Royal Australian Navy Started Marking Them with a Large Red Kangaroo

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The Royal Australian Navy has over 50 ships and more than 16,000 people. They are one of the Pacific region’s largest and most sophisticated naval forces, with a substantial presence in the Indian Ocean and global operations supporting war campaigns and peacekeeping missions. How can we differentiate Australian Navy boats from British vessels? The Royal …

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1.6M

How Did an Australian Bartender Acquire $1.6 Million?

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The average salary for a bartender in the United States is $15.12 per hour. Given this hourly age, it would be quite impossible to raise a million dollars in a short amount of time. But did you know that an Australian bartender was able to get $1.6 million? In 2011, a 29-year-old Australian bartender discovered …

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David Boon

How Much Beer Did David Boon Drink on a Single Flight to England?

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David Boon is an Australian cricketer who is known for his performance in the 1989 match with New Zealand in WACA, Perth. He is currently an ICC Match Referee and has been actively participating as such since 2011. But did you know, that in his hay day Boon was known for consuming a lot of …

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Camel

Which Country Has the World’s Largest Herd of Wild Camels?

Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, People & Society, Pets & Animals, Science /

For decades, camels remained valuable assets in the everyday life of colonial rulers. They were in demand as they could be used for travel and transportation during long journeys into the continent’s interiors. Besides, their ability to carry on without drinking water for weeks was an advantage for expeditions in dry regions. But did you …

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Kangaroo

Why Were Australians Encouraged to Eat More Kangaroo Meat?

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When kangaroo levels rose from 27 million in 2010 to about 50 million in 2016, many experts suggested the public eat more kangaroo meat. As excessive kangaroo levels threaten Australia’s biodiversity, many continue to encourage kangaroo hunting.  In 2016, the kangaroo population in Australia surged to 45 million, amounting to nearly double Australia’s human population. …

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