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Many things are mysteries to me. Could I explain to you exactly how my iPhone works? Absolutely not. Please don’t ask me to break down what exactly cryptocurrency is either. And don’t even get me started on outer space

But if you’re a curious panda who wants to understand anything and everything, you’ve come to the right place. We took a trip to the How Everything Works Instagram page and gathered some of their most fascinating posts below. From informative charts to fun facts about the most random topics, we hope this list teaches you something new. And be sure to upvote the pics that you plan to share with your friends!

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    Nowadays, it’s really easy to simply accept that things work, rather than wondering how exactly they do. Technology is advancing at an incredible rate, and it’s impossible to comprehend it all. Plus, there are still so many things that scientists haven’t figured out yet. Why exactly do humans dream? What happens when we die? And are we really alone in the universe?

    Being curious about the world and what’s beyond is a wonderful thing. And if you want to finally understand some things that researchers have found answers for, you’ve come to the right place. The How Everything Works Instagram page has shared 153 posts and amassed over 239K followers. So join us on this journey to learn new things, and don’t hesitate to seek out even more information that you’re curious about after reading this article!

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    #4

    Sunlight shining through a window, illustrating the Ancient Lights law and its impact on natural light access.

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    Elladine DesIsles
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    14 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish this existed here in Canada. I live in an 1892 Victorian in a neighbourhood with condo towers popping up like toadstools.

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    We all know that it’s a great thing to ask questions. We should never stop learning about the world around us, and there are infinite things to wonder about! But if you’re wondering why we, and especially children, should care about how things work at all, The Curiosity Approach has shared a few reasons on their site. 

    First, they note that being curious is great for brain development. When kids start to wonder about things, their brains actually produce dopamine. And this warm, pleasant feeling makes us want to seek out more and more information! It literally feels good to learn new things.

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    Deck of cards with facts about how everything works; includes meanings of suits and numbers related to the calendar.

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    Bailey
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    10 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While an interesting read, this one sounds more like an interesting coincidence that you could think of in that way. The 52 card French pack is not the "original" deck of cards, it is one of many variations which were in use, and just become the most common. There were variations with more and less cards, more than 2 colours etc that would not fit in with this calender theory

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    Being curious is also a wonderful way to develop new skills, which can be incredibly useful in the long run. Children are naturally curious about anything and everything, and it’s best for us to let them explore and learn things on their own, rather than assuming we know best and filling their heads with our “adult perspectives.” Being full of wonder is a blessing, and it can lead to understanding so much more about the world we live in.   

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    From an evolutionary perspective, wondering about the world around us is actually a survival skill. Nowadays, we have so much information about what things pose risks for us, but that doesn't mean we should simply ignore our instincts. If you start to feel uneasy or believe that you sense danger, don’t ignore that feeling. Allow your curiosity to inform your choices; it might even save your life! 

    Wondering about things and people is also necessary for socialization. How would we ever make friends if we weren’t willing to strike up a conversation with a stranger or ask a colleague how their weekend was? We should be curious not only about the world and how things work, but also about one another!  

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    According to Dalia Molokhia at Harvard Business Publishing, curiosity is also an incredibly important tool to utilize in the workplace. She notes that it’s impossible to know everything and have all the answers, even if you’re in charge of a team. But being willing to investigate, seek out new information and try new approaches is necessary for success. 

    So how can we develop our curiosity? Molokhia recommends applying a beginner’s mind to your work. Try to look at everything with a fresh set of eyes, and be eager to ask questions, listen to others and observe whatever you can. And don’t be afraid to try new things! Be open-minded to suggestions from other team members, and never assume that you know best. The world is constantly evolving, so our mindsets should too. 

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    #22

    Double rainbow over mountains with text explaining inverted colors on the second rainbow, a fact from "How Everything Works".

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    OhnoI’vebeencensored
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    5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The double rainbow shown at the end of the Bluey episode "Rain" did not have the colours in the secondary bow reversed. This annoyed me an inordinate amount.

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    Raven vs Crow infographic comparing habitats, lifespan, and traits.

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    Maudelin
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    13 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There were plenty of crows where I lived in the mountains and plenty where I'm now living in a rural lake town, so not urban.

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    We hope you’ve learned something new from this list, pandas! Let us know in the comments below what you’d like to understand even better, and keep upvoting the pics that you find most fascinating. Then, if you’d like to check out another list featuring similar posts, we’ve got the perfect Bored Panda piece for you to read next right here!

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    Ancient pyramid with white limestone casing and golden peak during different eras, showcasing how everything works.

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    The Cute Cat
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    9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    whether the peak is a solid gold.. or granite that coated with gold or else.. is just some speculation.. There are no fact supporting any theory

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    Family relationship chart explaining how everything works with cousins and relatives.

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    Zaach
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    14 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like layers in a cake - cousins are a layer, their kids or parents are 'one remove' - I usually start my explanation saying "brother and sister are 'zeroeth' cousins and share a parent, 1st cousins share a grandparent and on down

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    Spoons illustrating the oligodynamic effect in metals, showing natural antimicrobial properties of silver and copper.

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    Ross Shaw
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    7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Among many North American tribes (speaking as a Shawnee descendant) it's a centuries old practice to wear silver near the joints and the openings of the face in order to ward off the spirits that cause sickness. It was really a form of understanding germ theory.

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    Sunburnt back of a person showing tan lines, illustrating DNA damage, related to how everything works.

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    Annik Perrot
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    10 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And be careful with your skin, people. I had to have a melanoma removed. Thankfully, it was still contained in one place, but someone I know is in hospital with a nasty form of bone cancer, from à melanoma that went ignored long enough to send métastases else where. Have à dermatologist look you over every year, so anything that doesn't look right can be dealt with in time.

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    Mosquito on skin sensing carbon dioxide, showcasing how everything works about mosquito attraction to humans.

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    Sand Ers
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    8 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having a fan lightly blowing across your bed at night can help reduce mosquito bites, by dispersing the CO2 you exhale and making it harder for them to find you.

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    How everything works: Bedding washing schedule including sheets, pillows, comforters, and mattress care tips.

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    Pa
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    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't include pillow cases. I wash mine at least once a week because it's hygienic and nicer to rest on clean and sweet smelling pillows.

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    Sahara desert sandstorm illustrating a fascinating fact about mineral transfer to the Amazon rainforest.

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    Zaach
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    13 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are walking dunes - dunes that are a unit, the sand from one side of the dune is lifted into the air and the sand falls creating the leading edge; it requires a steady wind blowing in one direction. Called walking dunes

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    Pringle's chip, hyperbolic paraboloid shape, showcasing engineering and innovation.

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    ctbuchy
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    10 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took two years in the 50s when it first came out, supercomputers were used decades later to optimize things (jeez, why do I care?)

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    Microsoft Word tip on recovering unsaved files, featuring a large blue Word icon.

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    UncleJohn3000
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    1 hour ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took less than 10 seconds to disprove this (win11). Is it too much to ask for fact checking in lists of facts?

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    #70

    Best sleeping positions illustration showing spinal alignment with checks and crosses.

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    michael reid
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    2 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Billions of people have slept for cumulative billions of years fine I don't need a vague poster to show me how to lie down

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    #73

    List of natural painkillers, including cloves for toothache and ginger for nausea.

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    Sean Parker
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    14 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Black coffee, or any coffee, contains caffeine. Caffeine is in some otc pain meds to help them work.

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    #81

    Bell peppers showing differences to identify male and female types, highlighting facts about taste and seed content.

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    General Anaesthesia
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    9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. There is no such thing as a male or female pepper fruit! https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/crops-commercial-horticulture/horticulture/ar-fruit-veg-nut-update-blog/posts/bell-peppers-myth.aspx

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    #82

    Egg yolk color comparison showing differences between pasture-raised, store-bought, and cage-free eggs.

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    Pablo Ramos
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    14 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked for a firm that was part of Hoffman la Roche that sold pigments to add to chicken feed. They had color chips for buyers to choose what color they wanted the egg yolk from their chickens. It is as all betacarotene based.

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    "The Sacred Sleep Window infographic explaining liver function and importance of sleep for healing between 10pm-2am."

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    13 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This nonsense about flushing your body systems has got to stop. You can flush an ear canal, but that's about it. The digestive system doesn't hang on to stuff (except sometimes in the appendix), and the only way things like nutrients are saved and stored is through the bloodstream. Your organs are fed and serviced by blood and lymph. There is nothing you can ingest that will travel to your organs and clean them or rinse them or whatever. Any "toxins" you may be harboring can exit one of 2 ways ONLY: 1) out the digestive system as feces - UNALTERED, meaning it didn't interact with your body and is leaving the same way it arrived; 2) filtered by the kidney and sent out in urine. Secretion thru sweat is a myth, too. The infinitessimally small amount of anything that can exit the skin is not worth mentioning.

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