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Isaac Newton, one of the most intelligent men in history, discovered gravity, proposed laws of motion, invented telescope and developed calculus mainly because he was driven by curiosity. His relentless desire to know and learn something new changed the way we see the world and his legacy continues to influence science and our worldview to this day.To awaken our curiosity for knowledge that can help us achieve great things, we present you with a list full of interesting facts, collected by the ‘FactsPidia’ Instagram account. Scroll down to find them and upvote the ones that threw you for a loop.

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Couple at their wedding with unique cake made of bread, showcasing surprising and interesting celebration facts.

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

Bread and butter would taste a far sight better than some wedding cakes I've had, and besides...who doesn't love butter?

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    A woman with a traditional Maori Moko Kauae tattoo on the chin, showcasing interesting cultural facts.

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    Virgil Blue
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    4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's a very beautiful tattoo and it looks good. That it's got cultural significance males it even better.

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    For us to stay curious, it’s important to find time in our day that we can dedicate to reading about new research or learning novel activities. If you struggle to branch out of your usual area of interests to keep your fascination about the world alive, we got your back with some additional rare facts from experts who come from various fields of expertise.

    In a previous interview with Bored Panda broadcast meteorologist Janice Davila told us that one of the most unknown pieces of information from her profession is that weather radars are tilted at a half-degree (1/2°) angle.

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    Woman listening to girl's heartbeat with a stethoscope, capturing an emotional moment.

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    Panda Kicki
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    5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a bit hesitant on meeting the donors like that. In some cases it is probably nice for them, but for the one getting a organ it may cause issues.

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    “This means that when you or someone else opens a weather app only to see that it says it's raining, it actually means the radar is detecting the rain at 1/2 degree up rather than looking at the surface. If you're not seeing any rain, it's because it's evaporated by the time it passed the radar, reaching the surface,” she explained.

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    Ancient sapphire ring of Roman Emperor with carved portrait, showcasing historical artifacts.

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

    It was probably his 4th wife, the only one he loved and who wasn’t chosen because the marriage would be politically advantageous.

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    Replica of a 1666 plague stone, used for sanitizing with vinegar during the plague—interesting historical fact.

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    Luis Hernandez Dauajare
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    2 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the "Hunger Stones" of Europe. They were rocks placed on the bottom of rivers or lakes as markers to indicate dangerously low levels of water. On stone in Germany has an inscription: "If you see me, weep."

    Meanwhile, Mark Janes, a chartered biologist and scientist, revealed in a past interview that life is inherently simple, with carbon being its main ingredient. It’s an element that can be found everywhere, from living things and air to the ocean, rocks and fossils. Carbon is essential to all life on Earth, even humans, as it makes up fats and carbohydrates that make up molecules and our DNA, which makes up our bodies.

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    Eco bridge in Singapore over highway surrounded by forest, enabling safe animal crossing.

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

    This is awesome, but equally awesome is that it isn't exclusive to Singapore! Many places have Eco Bridges and/or wildlife passes that allow safe passage for all kinds of wildlife, even aquatic life

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    Another unusual piece of information about our world that meteorologist, atmospheric scientist, and owner of Makens Weather, Matt Makens, told us in a previous interview is that there’s an extreme weight of moisture in the air. “Especially within thunderstorms that are miles high and carry large hail...the tremendous amount of upward wind to enable all of that water and ice to stay in the air is mind-blowing to us as observers when we watch those thunderstorms pass through.”

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    These experts are also driven by curiosity and still have some mysteries they would like to find out in their field of expertise. For example, Davila is trying to see if the rise and fall of barometric pressure can be related to migraines. While Makens wants to discover the driving forces behind warm and cool phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific—El Niño and La Niña. Until now, no one was able to exactly pinpoint why they occur.

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    “Today, we can accurately—more or less—predict these features out to a year or maybe two. To be able to forecast these patterns several years in advance would be of tremendous economic gain for the hundreds of industries that rely upon risk management practices protecting from changes those ocean-atmosphere patterns create,” explains Makens.

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    Keeping ourselves informed about our world not only expands our worldview and kindles our curiosity but also helps us stay safe against phenomenon like weather. “I highly recommend people knowing the basics about the weather, especially hazard safety when it comes to storms,” says Davila. “Due to climate change, storms are getting more aggressive, therefore people should be more aware of how to react during nocturnal tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, and anything else that may not be typical for their region.”

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    Young woman in hospital bed, calmly smiling after waking up during brain surgery, an interesting fact.

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    Always Malfunctioning
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    7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many brain surgeries are done awake, also known as awake craniotomy, to minimize the risk of damaging critical brain areas

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    Unusual egg pigmentation caused by stress, highlighting one of the interesting facts about chickens and their eggs.

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    Otto Nilo
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    6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the more a chicken is stressed, the more colorful the egg is? If so, the single colored white eggs (like in the picture) are the best eggs.

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    #45

    Babies on an airplane in makeshift beds, part of Operation Babylift during the Vietnam War.

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

    "Orphaned" or stolen? Keep in mind there are still adoption agencies stealing children from their parent in developing countries and practically selling them to European families.

    Beak Hookage
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    4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read an autobiography written by one of these kids. Her story was absolutely f*****g nightmarish.

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    Microscopic view of shark's skin showing detailed texture with a shark image inset.

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

    Which is why if it passes close enough to brush against you it will draw blood which is a bad thing where sharks are concerned.

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    Chewing gum pieces with blue specks, boosting mental proficiency as a surprising fact.

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    Earthquake903
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    3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the worst test aid for those with misophonia forced to take a test near something smacking on gum like a camel

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    Melted camera after rocket launch, heat damage despite being a kilometer away.

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

    So, how much damage.was done to anything alive within or near that half-kilometer radius, and was there not a risk of brush fires given that the photo shows vegetation in the area?

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    Large scaly dragon stone resembling egg discovered in Arkansas field, creating surprising intrigue.

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    Barbara Burns
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    7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's an unusually large geological formation known as a siderite septarian nodule. The nodules typically form in muddy sediment, when soils dry out over years and develop desiccation cracks, which later fill in with secondary minerals like calcite. Read more at: https://www.kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article245734430.html#storylink=cpy

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