The longest sniper shot in history was made from a distance of 2,475 meters by British cavalry corporal Craig Harrison in 2009.

His bullet traveled to the target for over 6 seconds.

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The Greek name for the Mosquito is Anopheles, translating to “good-for-nothing.”

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Central Park in New York is twice the size of the Principality of Monaco and ten times larger than Vatican City.

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Coca-Cola produces over 3,500 beverages in different countries around the world, so if you decided to try one drink a day, it would take you 9 years.

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The earth’s circumference is 24,900 miles.

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It took Tokyo about 3 hours before they realized Hiroshima had been bombed.

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Most people have microscopic mites called Demodex living in their eyelashes.

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:😮 :Dragonflies have the amazing ability to reach flight speeds of up to 55 kilometers per hour, making them one of the fastest insects in the world. Their light and graceful bodies allow them to maneuver through the air with incredible agility, making them virtuosos in the art of flight. Thanks to their speed and grace, dragonflies can successfully hunt other insects and even compete confidently for territory.

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Iceland sits on both Europe and North America continents.

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😤 Misophonia is a psychological condition in which a person experiences negative emotions, such as irritation or anger, in response to certain sounds such as chewing, breathing, or swallowing. This disorder can significantly affect a person's quality of life, causing stress and avoidance of socializing while eating or in other situations involving the presence of these sounds. People suffering from misophonia can experience strong emotional reactions to even minor sounds, which can make their daily lives and social interactions difficult.

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Sleep of less than 5-7 hours per day reduces life expectancy by an average of 12%.

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:🦜 :Alpine swifts can fly for up to six months without landing.

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The height of sandstorms usually ranges from a couple of meters to a kilometer.

However, there have been recorded cases of storms reaching heights of over one and a half kilometers.

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Very strong and sweet (with sugar) hot tea with milk is an antidote for poisoning from alcohol, drugs, and medicinal substances.

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At the North Pole, there is no land at all.

Only ice floating on the surface of the ocean.

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Lemon juice makes fish taste and smell less ‘fishy’ because its acid neutralizes a chemical group in the fish called amines, making them non-volatile and stopping the smell.

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Snakes can hibernate for up to 3 years.

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The first functional sewing machine was invented in France in 1830 by Barthelemy Thimonnier, a tailor. The inventor was nearly killed by a group of angry French tailors. They burnt down his garment factory because they feared the invention would render them unemployed.

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Magpies help other animals by plucking ticks and other parasites from their skins. They can pull them out even if they have a strong grip.

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