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Paul C. 2 years ago

This guys drawings/paintings are stunning.

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Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago (edited)

That's pretty cool.

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Bored Panda has reached out to the founder of the account, Amit Baghel, to learn more about the project and the inspiration behind it. He told us that the journey of Fact Point began in 2014 when he regularly started posting short snippets describing interesting, little-known facts on social media.

Amit admitted that he loved to read about the fascinating tidbits of knowledge—and the more obscure they were, the better. “I would collect articles on facts like others would collect coins or stamps,” he said.

Initially, Amit managed his hobby alone by posting short extracts from the information he read online. “Later on, my brother Sandeep Baghel also started assisting me with social media strategy ideas and suitable graphics,” he revealed. “With consistent posting over time, backed up by some canny research into our audience’s preferences, the accounts grew quickly across platforms.”

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DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago

This is that one little adorable fact we didn't know we needed

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Ann Pattinson 2 years ago

Imagine what a sicko you must be to carry out such experiments. 😔

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Kira Okah 2 years ago

T^T Darn onion ninjas...

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“Much of our content comes from closely monitoring the levels of user engagement in order to keep our audience happy,” the founder told Bored Panda. “We do not perceive any difficulty in managing the account.” On the contrary, they love to be a part of it by sharing exciting knowledge with their followers.

“After managing Fact Point successfully on Twitter, we started a page on Instagram with infographics dedicated to facts,” he said. The content they post is unique and verified with multiple credible sources before publishing. “This has solidified the presence on the platform and turned it into one of the biggest communities for inquisitive minds on Instagram.”

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Vorknkx 2 years ago

There are classic T&J episodes where Jerry specifically allows Tom to "catch" him, so that he wouldn't be thrown out by the owner.

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Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago

I need this law for myself lol.

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Ember 2 years ago

Awwww..... I love a happy ending

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When the founder noticed that people were eager to learn new fascinating things about the world and their community started quickly growing, they spread onto other platforms. They created a new Facebook page and then launched a YouTube channel.

“During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, we also started a YouTube channel for Hindi-speaking users from our home country.” And it seems there are even more plans ahead since Amit revealed that they plan to launch a website and a mobile app quite soon.

When asked why so many people enjoy learning new facts, the creator revealed that it’s always useful to discover new things. “We believe that the more knowledge we gather about the world around us, the greater is our understanding of our place in the Universe.”

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SuperChicken 2 years ago

That's so nice of him. Kudos!

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Carries 2 years ago

In China's case it's all monoculture plantations so there's no biodiversity. Don't know about India

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Vorknkx 2 years ago

Honesty can be rewarding. Not always, sadly.

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“Factual information on any subject is crucial for our existence in this world,” he continued. “If our perceptions about the world are based on false premises, it is obvious that we shall have a hard time preserving life and happiness.”

“In this era of fake news, we feel that our audience supports us because we go to great pains to ensure that the information we post is verifiably and justifiably factual in nature,” Amit added. They set up another account on Tumblr “where details of our sources are openly displayed for anyone to inspect and dispute if it can be proven to be mistaken or inaccurate.”

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Vorknkx 2 years ago

The feel of paper cannot be matched by an electronic device.

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John L 2 years ago

While I agree with this, I see it in a more practical sense. Instead of having bookshelves full of books (I have three large ones), I can continue to get more on my kindle, with out adding to my clutter.

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Raptor 2 years ago

And the smell.

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Ines Olabarria-Smith 2 years ago

And going to a library and choose what to read! Although getting an ebook is tempting. I read during my vacation and books are heavy.

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M@rlow_the BLINK 2 years ago

I AGREE WITH YOU COMPLETELY AND OOOOOOOOO THE SMELL OF BOOKS MAKE ME SOOO HAPPY

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Zophra 2 years ago

True, but the electronic is stored so much easily it is worth it to me.

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Alisa LaVine 2 years ago

True, but those of us with eye problems need the adjustable font and font size to even read a book anymore. It's rare to find books in large print outside of a few basic genres.

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Starfall 2 years ago

Exactly! My husband bought me a kindle & suggested I get all of my books for the device. But firstly, books rule! Reading on a tablet will never compare to reading a book. Secondly, I already purchased my books. Why in the world would I pay for them again just so I can read them on the kindle?!

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Wilko Lunenburg 2 years ago

I have two ereaders but I BUY paper books only. DRM stops me from buying books for my readers. You may guess how I fill the ereaders.

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Draga Millani 2 years ago

agree- but the trees that have to get cut down...

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Philly Bob Squires 2 years ago

THIS HERE!

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Virgil Blue 2 years ago

True, but I just have no more space and the library's around here have a kind of small selection of my fave genes...

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featherytoad 2 years ago

Totally agree.

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moose man 2 years ago

Also it’s a little harder to read text on a screen

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Sue User 2 years ago

The smell of old books in a library...very soothing

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Brian Bennett 2 years ago

I'm glad that there are other people out there that feel as I do. There is just something about the feel, smell and ambiance of a book in the hand. I have 2 e-readers in which I have only reference books.

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Cass Malone 2 years ago

That new book smell 🥰

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jpaul 2 years ago

glad to see i'm not the only one to think this

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JOHANNA MUELLER 2 years ago

or that delicious smell

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Vicky Z 2 years ago

I agree!! I don't think this will ever change! The feeling you get while reading an actual book is not comparable to an e book and personally even though I'm with my phone all the time i can't read a book like this or with tablet

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Earl Grey 2 years ago

I cannot imagine a practical electronic replacement for the sumptuous color-offset coffee table volume of art or architecture. Can authors autograph your e-book? Is a first edition e-book collectible and worth more?

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Mina Minx 2 years ago (edited)

Finally someone who gets it!

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Lily Mae Kitty 2 years ago

said the person who's never used an ereader...

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Doc Moran 2 years ago

All the hate for ebooks. Reading is the important thing and I support whatever method you use to do so. I loved paper books but can no longer afford a home big enough to have them. An e reader makes it possible to have thousands of books regardless of space. And the digital library access has been a lifesaver during the pandemic with various library closures. You do you - but there’s not a “better” way to read, just a preference. It’s okay to have a preference, and even better to be open minded.

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Carbonel 2 years ago (edited)

It’s also not like it has either or. I prefer print books but I also read e-books. But I solve the lack of space problem with print by borrowing from my local library.

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Tobias the Tiger 2 years ago

"Books are no more threatened by Kindle than stairs by elevators." -Stephen Fry

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Brad Toy 2 years ago

100% best comment...a "the best" is completely opinion

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Guillaume Derode 2 years ago

Paper books are beyond me. I have my entire library in my pocket. No trees need to be cut, no dust-gathering, space consuming books on shelves and I can read anyplace, anytime I want, day or night.

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kaycee14 2 years ago

And I can change the font size on my ereader! My aging eyes can't deal with the tiny print used in many paperbacks.

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Robin DJW 2 years ago

This. If you have arthritis, holding a book can become painful if not impossible. I have more of my books in digital form almost daily. Many are public domain, others are very inexpensive or free.

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Daria Z 2 years ago

This. Plus an e-reader is lightweight. I still remember the weight of S. King's "It" book on my lap - it was too awkward to handle.

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Carbonel 2 years ago (edited)

… except when your battery is dead. (It’s ok, I’m not against e-readers. But I just had to point that out).

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Gaby Almodovar 2 years ago

The producing of e-book readers has also quit a big environmental footprint...just saying... without any judging. I have also ebooks.

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Justine Queequag 2 years ago

Amen

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Laurie McCutchan 2 years ago

I moved to a different state and had to leave my fairly large collection of paper books behind. I just didn't have room for them, either in the moving truck or in my much smaller new place. Now I take my entire library with me everywhere I go,

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Layla Corman 2 years ago

There is nothing like a tangible book!

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Sharon Pitts 2 years ago

agree agree!

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Peej Maybe 2 years ago

I think the one interesting fact about paper and e-books is how they are constantly played off against each other like there's some sort of silent war going on. I love my Kindle for the convenience but nothing beats a big fat heavy book to dig into afresh and as much as I love reading stuff digitally, big glossy movie art books just don't work as well on a digital device

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K 2 years ago

As it should because it costs the library a whole lot more for ebooks. Ebooks are actually horrible for libraries because publishers screw them over on it. So support paper copies from your local library.

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bob bruce 2 years ago

If you buy something you own it, and if you own it you should be able to loan it to others as often as you like.

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Susan Bishop 2 years ago

I just wish my arthritic thumbs could deal with the weight of a hard cover book. My kindle sits in a holder and I tap the page with a stylus to turn it. No more hand pain, and I can read any time I want.

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Georgie 2 years ago

I think the e-book thing is kind of a niche market nowadays, it only appeals to the big readers who are tired of managing big libraries. Stocking all the Book you actually reads can take a lot of Space. Its a burden to keep them clean. I just donated three full plastic bags of books I loved to read but had no utility to keep after, they were mostly novels. I have one e-book because i only keep my favorite paper books on my shelves, and want to find easely the one i'm looking for. It's the best when you travel and are not sure if you will read a lot or not, it offers way more choice with way less space and mostly, weight. I love my e-book and am grateful of it's practicity, but i will always prefer reading on a real book, smelling it, touching it and turning the pages is so relaxing and reassuring.

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Its that feeling when you get to see AND feel the progress on paper books for me😊

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Paul Davis 2 years ago

I grew up with paper and paper books and I couldn't put those annoying things past me fast enough. I love that I can carry 300+ books at once in a small device.

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RoseTheMad 2 years ago

I keep thinking of buying ebooks and lightening the load of paper books I have, but.. somehow, I end up with more paper books and less space to put them. xD

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Gaby Almodovar 2 years ago

I had a lot of paper books, back in time. Than I had a period in my life, when I was moving quit oft, so I had to reduce my belongings. I changed to e-books. Now, I'm having a settled period in my life. But I'm living in a foreign country, so.. I have zero paper-books in my apartment, although my e-book library is quit impressive.

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Rebecca Olds 2 years ago

Real books are easier to share and finding rare ones that may or may not be in print anymore is fun...... my problem with e-readers is i have to know what i want to find it. In a store or library i can filter thru the books, open and read a bit to see if this one actually has what im looking for.

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Sir Tarsier 2 years ago

It's important to consider that e books can be pirated very easily

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Eppe 2 years ago

My e-reader is lighter than most paper books, contains multiple books, is easier to read in low light, has a search function, dictionaries, and highlighting with export, so it's no contest for me. Despite the nostalgic feel of paper books.

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SuperChicken 2 years ago

Something about the smell of the book and flipping the pages that makes reading incomparable than reading from a screen.

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Justine Queequag 2 years ago

Smell the screen

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Laura Jackson 2 years ago

I dearly love each and every one of my books. I love the way they look on my shelves and I find the weight of a book so comforting and relaxing when reading!

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Libstak 2 years ago

I hate e books

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Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago

As long as people keep reading!

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Brenda S 2 years ago

Now, if only young people would read news papers instead of getting news from Facebook

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J. B. 2 years ago

That's very sad. 😞 Think about the millions of trees that could be saved. 🌳🌳🌳

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featherytoad 2 years ago

There is no substitute for actually holding a book, magazine or newspaper and turning the pages.

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KittyKat 2 years ago

Most people don't really buy the e-books; hence, the selling rate for paperbacks would be more higher. People pirate ebooks too, not just movies.

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BusLady 2 years ago

I have a bookcase full of paper books but I'm also in love with my Kindle. So I'm sitting on the fence with this one.

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Martha Higgins 2 years ago

Good!

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Kris 2 years ago

Turning the pages, smelling the paper. I love books.

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Ruth Scheidler 2 years ago

I love hearing that, and knowing that for now, reading books won't become extinct!

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Christina Uhlir 2 years ago

That's good.

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Jill Tremblay 2 years ago

GOOD !!

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Ivy la Sangrienta 2 years ago

I just love the smell of books. Especially old books. Nothing like it.

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Claire Armstrong 2 years ago

I will NEVER swap to e-books, never ever! I love everything about a book - the feel, the smell, the weight, everything! And yes, before anyone says it, I feel bad about the trees being cut down and I understand the efficiency and 'green-ness' of using electronic devices and e-books but I've been a voracious reader all my life and I guess you just can't teach an old dog new tricks lol! This fact pleases me immensely!

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Katherine Boag 2 years ago

Amazon won't come to your house and take back your paper books

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LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago

Because my device for reading books only comes with me when I travel and even then I try to avoid that since I prefer reading a paper book at the beach. Though ask my parents about my first trip to Vegas where I brought a book with 700 pages. And finished it.

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Dave Reed 2 years ago

I use both, and am by no means young.

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Bacony Cakes 2 years ago

Don't need to recharge books. Books don't have DRM. Books have the good smell. Books don't instantly die if you get them wet. Paper can't shatter if you drop it. Nobody can remotely steal your books. Bookshelves look cool.

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Kim Kermes 2 years ago

At my age, I have to start my Swedish death cleaning, and I've decided reluctantly to not buy books (only used) unless I can't get them free or for very cheaply on line, or through the library.

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Mattewis88 2 years ago

I like looking at them, all perfectly arranged on my bookshelf - can't do that with an E-book.

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Rannveig Ess 2 years ago

I leave hand made bookmarks in library books I take out and read. Sometimes I get them back, in other books, and on the back where I left it blank are so many nice comments from those who took the book out. Or a line of poetry, or a doodle. Some thank "whoever put the bookmark here". I find things like this in the 2nd hand book store I shop at. Coffee dribbles on the page, some one circled a typo, a dog hair in between the pages, a name, an address of the owner who is on the other side of the country and I wonder how the book got here. I find junk mail or bills someone used as a bookmark and forgot, and I mail it back to them with a note. Books are alive. They're personally yours when you hold them. Can't do that with eBooks.

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Needmorecowbell 2 years ago

I like e-readers for the Kindle Unlimited “fluff”…but I can’t read the things I truly love on one. Pride and Prejudice doesn’t feel the same unless I am holding my falling apart copy in my hands.

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RatherLoopy 2 years ago

Have they factored software piracy into this statistic? It's tough to bootleg a paper book, not so tough to find pirated e-books online.

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Axolotl King 2 years ago

Yup. I much prefer reading a physical book to one on a screen. When you first crack a book, the pages themselves are just amazing. A eBook will never amount. -a 14yo who absolutely loves reading

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Artist FKA Ramsey 2 years ago

I HOPE this is true.

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Tom Susala 2 years ago

It's too difficult for Nazis to burn tablets and Kindles....

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Fiver 2 years ago (edited)

I can see the appeal of e-books, but nothing beats a real, physical book for me. The feel of turning the pages, the smell, and the beautiful glossy covers, etc. Plus, I like to read before bed, and reading on a backlit device can make it harder to fall asleep, which is the case with all electronics. And there's nothing like browsing through a library or bookstore, touching all the books, reading a page here and there. I love walking into a book store and deeply inhaling the scent of paper and ink.

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Hollysmom 2 years ago

Good. It's wonderful to hold a book

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Deep One 2 years ago

It's not as much of a loss if someone steals your book at the beach. (or if you drop it in the tub).

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Eb 2 years ago

That feeling of your thumb between the pages is as comforting as thumbsucking to a child.

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zite 2 years ago

Yeah because half of ebook you can find for free (not saying it's legal tho)

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gma 2 years ago

there is nothing like holding a good book, reading and turning the pages

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Nazda Pokmov 2 years ago

I like e books when the real one is 5" thick and hard to hold.

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Christophe Beunens 2 years ago

try selling a used e-book... I only read used paper books, and they are for sale for just a few EUR

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MyOpinionHasBeenServed 2 years ago

Because staring at a screen, reading lit up words is hard on the eyes.

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TTorrest Author 2 years ago

Interesting stat considering I and every author I know sells about 100x the ebooks than paperbacks. (Not doubting the post, just saying personal experience shows the opposite.)

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Sean Harrison 2 years ago

Nothing beats the smell of an old book, or a new book, or any book!

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Katinka Min 2 years ago

It is just so much more enjoyable to read a paper book. I do like my kindle app, for travelling and cheap novels I only want to read once But anything 'proper' needs to be on paper.

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Tee Witt 2 years ago

God, I still read paper an awful lot.

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Tee Witt 2 years ago

*Good

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Aliquid 2 years ago

Being dyslexic, I 100% prefer my e-reader. I can change the typeface, the font size, and the spacing... which makes a huge difference for ease of reading.

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Mazer 2 years ago

My friends and I love books and have shared lengthy e-mails appreciating books

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Arthur Waite 2 years ago

There is a time element - I collected paperback books all the way from Public school. One day, years ago, I wanted to re-read The Shy Photographer, so I pulled it off my shelf... and the binding had dried out so much it crumbled, and I had a handful of two hundred separate pieces of -very yellowed- paper. So, I scanned each page into my computer, and now I have that one, and hundreds more, available to read with no muss, no fuss.

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Shaista Afridi 🇦🇫 2 years ago

paper books >>>> e-books. Maybe i'm biased because i'm a dark academia fan, but there's something so relaxing about the smell of paper books.

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Loty 2 years ago

Where? I haven't bought a paper book in decades. My kindle library has thousands.

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Lily Mae Kitty 2 years ago

this is just not a logical use of trees. I have hundreds of books on my ereader. No trees had to die, they take up no shelf space, they do not attract dust nor paper eating insects, etc. The fact that you can change the font means you can read those books forever, even when you're old and can't see well. I need large print books b/c of vision issues so cannot read regular books, but had made the change to ereader long before that became and issue b/c I care about the planet. My whole life is about being good to the planet. My job is for the environment, my 2nd hobby biz is for the environment, as well. I do not buy new items unless I have to. The book snobs make me laugh, thinking they're somehow reading the superior form of book.

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Jasper Cool 2 years ago

It's so much easier to check out and return digital books to the library. Signed up in 2021 and never looked back. I've read a ton more and never have late fees. Digital books are a huge bonus to people with certain vision issues since you can adjust the text size. It's a lot more lightweight and easier to hold for people with dexterity issues and it's much more accessible in library form if you're disabled, lack transportation, or are low income (with internet access to download). Never thought I'd give up reading paper books but as a bonus it helps my allergies not being set off.

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Got Myself 4 Dwarves 2 years ago

I have both. And must be the odd one out as I like them both equally. E-books are easier to read at night without disturbing my husband as I'm a terrible sleeper so awake at all hours of the night. But I'd rather take an actual book on a day trip like to the beach as it's cheaper and if it gets lost or damaged it's not a big deal

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RainWingRoyal 2 years ago

Paper books smell nice, what can I say? Also, I can't read e-books with my brother reading over my shoulder. If it's paper, we can read it together.

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F. H. 2 years ago

Because e-books are often too expensive for what they are.

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Sawyer Kidder 2 years ago

Imagine liking ebooks

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Jenny Lorenz 2 years ago

Paper books are actually books. "Ebooks" are stories on a screen.

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Loty 2 years ago

This explains so much about trump rallies.

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DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago

MEEEEEELTIIIING here

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Ann Pattinson 2 years ago

Bet loads of Bored Pandas do that too😉. I do, especially with bread or chips. If its a chip butty then my songs become operatic.

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DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago (edited)

THIS!! THIS IS THE REASON MY MOM WON'T LAUGH AT MY JOKES YESTERDAY! THIS!

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Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago

I think there is a TV series loosely based on this.

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

Graceful in their little swimsuits :)

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Adam Jeff 2 years ago

Well, this isn't quite fair on the mosquito. The mosquito isn't killing anyone itself, it is transmitting a disease. By that rationale, humans should carry the can for all human-to-human transmitted diseases, on top of murders, wars, car accidents etc., bringing their total into the millions.

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Xottel 2 years ago

A purring cat even adds a bonus to that

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Meet the oldest gymnast in the world — Johanna Quaas.

She lives in Germany and turned 95 this year.

Age is only a number. 🤸 pic.twitter.com/0HbCzecuM0
— Fact Point (@FactPoint) December 23, 2020

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SuperChicken 2 years ago

I watched the vid, not only she performed wonderfully, she had a perfect landing, as well. Bravo!

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Laura Mende (Human) 2 years ago

In Germany, when a holiday falls between a workday and the weekend, say Thursday or Tuesday are the holidays, then the Fryday/Monday are holidays too. "Brückentage", bridge days, is the name of this. The whole thing is called "verlängertes Wochenende", enlonged weekend. And in Scandinavia, if a holiday falls on a weekend, it is free the next Monday. This is so to give the people more free time.

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Daria B 2 years ago

I guess my farts must be very dangerous sometimes *takes notes*

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Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago (edited)

Wish it was the same for humans.

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Lauren Caswell 2 years ago

I wanna have a go!

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Ray Heap 2 years ago

Then why does my glass on honey have a "Best before" date on it that says 2022 instead of 4022?

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Saico Hipe 2 years ago

I thought this sounded like BS, so I googled it. Turns out there *was* a study that showed the brain is flooded with CSF during deep (non-REM) sleep, and while the researchers who discovered this think that it *might* have a flushing or cleaning effect, there still needs to be a lot more study/research to determine that for certain. Still, an interesting discovery: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/deep-sleep-gives-your-brain-a-deep-clean1/

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The incredible hidden beauty of the dead-leaf butterfly (Kallima inachus). pic.twitter.com/TqUiLCCnqF
— Fact Point (@FactPoint) October 6, 2020

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Raven Sheridan 2 years ago

Extraordinary camouflage!

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Elita One 2 years ago

My whole brain stays awake on the first night in unfamiliar places and I get no sleep.

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Vorknkx 2 years ago

It is a pretty good song, indeed.

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Kira Okah 2 years ago

They are made of aluminium, and the metal is still worth more than the face value.

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Caro Caro 2 years ago (edited)

Wikipedia: Eigengrau (German for "intrinsic gray"), also called Eigenlicht (Dutch and German for "intrinsic light"), dark light, or brain gray, is the uniform dark gray background that many people report seeing in the absence of light. The term Eigenlicht dates back to the nineteenth century, but has rarely been used in recent scientific publications. Common scientific terms for the phenomenon include "visual noise" or "background adaptation". These terms arise due to the perception of an ever-changing field of tiny black and white dots seen in the phenomenon. Eigengrau is perceived as lighter than a black object in normal lighting conditions, because contrast is more important to the visual system than absolute brightness. For example, the night sky looks darker than Eigengrau because of the contrast provided by the stars.

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Caño Cristales is a Colombian river commonly called the "River of Five Colors"

The water is crystal clear due to lack of nutrients and particles, the colours are produced by aquatic plants on the river bed which are called Macarenia clavigera. 🏞️ pic.twitter.com/QubdkLV46a
— Fact Point (@FactPoint) November 10, 2020

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N G 2 years ago

google and try to watch - bbc david attenborough 2022 the green planet colombia

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#35

Sea turtles are making a comeback! Due to reduced human activity, a record numbers of Olive Ridley Turtles have hatched in Mexico. This endangered species of turtle has seen a 30 to 50% reduction of global population size in recent decades. 🐢 pic.twitter.com/oBkBww2Dyp
— Fact Point (@FactPoint) November 30, 2020

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giku T 2 years ago

"less human activity" is the key phrase

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Beta 2 years ago

So basically the rain started seven minutes before the first raindrop hits the ground

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#37

How fluffy a snowy owl ispic.twitter.com/BzI6atFwcL
— Fact Point (@FactPoint) July 14, 2020

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Tahani 2 years ago

He’s like the fuh you doing?

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kjorn 2 years ago

i think the yakuza do that

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adiiantryx 2 years ago

the legend who coined the term: hMM

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John L 2 years ago

Never understood the love for this show, but then again, I don't fall in the demographic for it.

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#41

Strength of a simple Leonardo da Vinci Bridgepic.twitter.com/8BnPewj6sF
— Fact Point (@FactPoint) June 11, 2020

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Ronit Mohan 2 years ago

AMAZING!!!!!

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#42

This is a resurrection plant, a desert plant that can survive almost complete desiccation. During the dry weather it curls into a tight ball, uncurling when exposed to moisture. pic.twitter.com/b1Mzxg6Jry
— Fact Point (@FactPoint) November 6, 2020

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MauKini 2 years ago

Ive had mine in a cupboard for almost a decade, watered it last week, its still fully functional. I love those plants.

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Scagsy 2 years ago

So all that sex is medicinal then.

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LeeBreezy 2 years ago

outstanding move. this almost makes up for that twilight franchise...almost.

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Beta 2 years ago

So my brother was right! Or was it my uncle…

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François Carré 2 years ago

Human sense of smell is quite poor compared to other animals, but it is still what triggers the primordial activity of our brain, like bonding with our mother and family right after birth. Most of its process is unconscious though.

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Elita One 2 years ago

They did this with Paul Newman in Cars 3 (Doc Hudson)

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Ronit Mohan 2 years ago

Devotion

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Got Myself 4 Dwarves 2 years ago

And it's always that one embarrassing moment

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Luther von Wolfen 2 years ago

I am a rare and precious jewel.

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Beck 2 years ago (edited)

But it is not air. And it is there for several purposes.

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Otter 2 years ago

They need to change the OED definition of "chutzpah" to this.

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François Carré 2 years ago

Well, the whole "positive thinking" thing feels pretty agressive to me. There are plenty of objective and excellent reasons to be in a bad mood and embrace it, which means try to address the problems around you (job, family, politics...) rather than working on (and lying to) yourself to cope with them and end up in complete denial. Personal development, and all the business made with it, might just be a kind of powerful propaganda to persuade individuals that their problems are only self-related and have nothing to do with the context they live in, so that society as it works can pretend to have no issues and doesn't need to change anything.

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#54

When the iceberg falls off the cliff, it sinks due to momentum, but because the density of iceberg is less than the seawater, the iceberg instantly resurfaces, floats to the surface and continues to rise upward, forming a pillar!
Extremely rare capture!pic.twitter.com/UFrPwpaJXJ
— Fact Point (@FactPoint) June 9, 2020

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Beta 2 years ago

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Yoinks! 2 years ago

I wonder if that was the inspiration for Monty Python's "Johann Gambolputty (five minutes of increasingly goofy names) of Ulm." They did enjoy the occasional Picasso joke.

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Izzy Curer 2 years ago (edited)

I recently found out that animals with fur actually make their vitamin D when the oil on their fur is exposed to sunlight, and then they ingest it when they lick it off. Apparently it's a much more efficient way to obtain vitamin D, and much safer, since their skin doesn't have to be exposed to the harmful rays of the sun to do it.

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T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

And then they all work 80 hour work weeks...

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François Carré 2 years ago

And yet, that doesn't mean women have to feel compelled to give birth and continue the bloodline they potentially carry in their body. Women don't owe children to the world. Nobody does actually, and everyone is entitled to dedicate their life to something completely different than having children.

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Firkin Dirkin 2 years ago

Studies of dna confirm our population hit a "bottleneck" but 2000 is actually the minimum required to sustain a species. We got close to that but evidently not quite. And it's 2000 "breeding pairs" thats the minimum required so we must have had more numbers as they wouldn't have all been the right age/ health or in the right place.

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Shane S 2 years ago

Normalize blowing out a candle on your own piece of cake. Instead of breathing on everyone’s cake.

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Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago

So that explains why I feel like I'm getting dumber.

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Jo Johannsen 2 years ago

This tempts me to do ancestry.com, as I am not lactose intolerant but family lore labels me Irish and Polish.

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T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

Who ever thought it was pus?

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J.L. Martin 2 years ago

Okay, weird but apparently true? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234044/#:~:text=The%20cornea%20does%20not%20have,oxygen%20available%20to%20the%20cornea.

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T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

Their marriage had actually been on the rocks for a while, but they wanted to wait until their kids had all died before getting divorced.

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#66

"Real-time MRI of a person talking". pic.twitter.com/n05TAyMRgd
— Fact Point (@FactPoint) October 27, 2020

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MauKini 2 years ago

HAhaha..the tongue looks like some sort of critter

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Magoomba 2 years ago

Give credit where credit is due.

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#68

This CPR training mannequin shows the blood circulation during a CPRpic.twitter.com/31d3mB8U2h
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J.L. Martin 2 years ago

That's genius! You get a good feel for how hard you need to do those chest compressions, I'm assuming

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Lolly 2 years ago

I am f@#£&d

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Ann Pattinson 2 years ago

Wow let's celebrate all that extra poison going up into the atmosphere! Yeah🎉

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T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

Jean Valjean?

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MiriPanda 2 years ago

Hasn't that fact not been debunked a while ago?

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T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

They should have called it Abyssinian wine since it was an Abyssinian (Ethiopian) who discovered it in Abyssinia.

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Rijkærd 2 years ago

Now wheres the mine? I need me some years worth of it...

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T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

Man, I've heard so many explanations for the 'broken' ice cream machines in McDonald's that I no longer know what to believe. My theory is that they're susceptible to breakdowns and dozens of people, experiencing different scenarios, have all posted them online as the real reason.

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