American man lived for 17 months without a heart

In the U.S. successfully tested a new technology that allows patients on the waiting list for a heart transplant to survive for a long time without this vital organ. Stan Larkin lived for 17 months during which the heart functions were performed by the device lying in his backpack.

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The place where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet.

Their waters touch, but do not mix because of their different densities.

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The fastest pit stop in the world: only 1.82 seconds.

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The CIA tried to use cats as spies in the Soviet Union. The project lasted 5 years from 1962-1967 and cost the U.S. budget $20 million

In the 1960s, the CIA attempted to create an intelligence unit out of cats. They are cautious and clever animals, which can easily overcome most obstacles and have good camouflage. Also in favor of cats was the fact that they arouse sympathy in most people, which increases the likelihood of direct contact with the "object".

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British KFCs have edible coffee cups.

The utensils are made from unique cookies, which are wrapped in sugar paper and then covered with a layer of heat-resistant white chocolate.

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Β In the forests of India grows a plant called kalir kanda, locally called "cheat your stomach".

After eating 1-2 leaves, one feels full for a whole week, despite the fact that there are no nutrients in the leaves. Ηe is good for people who want to lose weight.

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Dimples on the cheeks are actually a genetic defect.

They mean that the muscles didn't grow properly and hollows formed between them.

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In Germany, trees are numbered.

This is done in order to keep a list of the trees in the forest. The list contains all the information about the tree: age, condition, species. This is necessary to take proper care of the trees and to prevent them from falling down.

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The density of liquids clearly

Honey, tinted water, and oil are compared.

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Easter Island heads have bodies

When archaeologists decided to see what was under the famous head monuments, it turned out that there was... everything else that should be below the neck!

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An accident on the set of a movie

During a struggle between the characters of Robert Downey Jr. and Halle Berry in the thriller "Gothika", Robert got into a frenzy, strongly pressing the actress to the floor, broke her arm. Berry recalls the scene: "He twisted my arm and I literally heard how it crunched. Filming had to be suspended for two months.

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January 15, 2009 "Miracle on the Hudson" - the famous landing of the A320 in New York City

Ninety seconds after takeoff, the plane collided with a flock of geese, resulting in both engines failing. The pilots realized that they would not make it to the airport, so they decided to divert the plane to the Hudson River. Miraculously not hitting the George Washington Bridge, the commander of the A320 leveled the plane over the river and, with a strong impact, dived. Only 208 seconds elapsed between the crash and the downdraft. Another 24 minutes later, all passengers and crew were rescued.

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Hugging is good for your health

During a hug our body increases the level of the hormone oxytocin. Accordingly, we feel calmer, more peaceful, feel safe. Oxytocin in turn stimulates the production of endorphins - "hormones of happiness" and reduces the production of cortisol - "stress hormone".

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In fact, Elvis is not a brunette; nature gave him light blond hair.

He dyed his hair brunette because his blue eyes combined with the resin hair color looked more spectacular on the color screens.

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In the 1930s, American radio began to feature multi-episode programs with unpretentious, tear-jerking plots.

They were sponsored by manufacturers of soap and other detergents, since the main audience of these programs were housewives. Therefore, the expression "soap opera" was reserved for radio and later television series.

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0.5 liters of beer can cancel out 34% of radiation damage. This is no joke.

Scientists have found that beer and other alcoholic beverages protect the body from radiation.

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The sweetest animal, the Galago.

The complex and folded structure of its ears makes the Galago possess the finest hearing. By the sound, they track the movement of an insect even in complete darkness, through the foliage.

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American Airlines saved $40,000 by removing just one olive from the salads served to first-class passengers.

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