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@elephantas1 Dec 19, 2017, 3:02 PM UTC

Interesting fact #49: Is it possible to fire a gun in space?

https://steemitimages.com/DQmdinCEV9iXDLayXFAqgBZGeht9to94VhTXnbuavNiY1h4/gun-449783_640.jpg Fires can't burn in the oxygen-free vacuum of space, but guns can shoot. Modern ammunition contains its ow…

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@elephantas1 Jul 30, 2017, 10:49 PM UTC

Interesting fact #48: What was the last country to be discovered?

New Zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. The last habitable landmass of any size to remain unpeopled. It is the last country on earth to have been inha…

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@elephantas1 Jul 24, 2017, 6:47 PM UTC

Interesting fact #47: How is food cooked in a microwave?

Cooking with Microwaves. Microwaves are produced inside the oven by an electron tube called a magnetron. The microwaves are reflected within the metal interior of the oven where they are absorbed by…

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@elephantas1 Jul 24, 2017, 6:16 PM UTC

Most Significant Figures in History #6: George Washington

Portrait of George Washington (1732–99) # Main Facts February 22, 1732 (February 11, 1731 – December 14, 1799) was an American politician and soldier who served as the first President of the United S…

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@elephantas1 Jul 24, 2017, 5:44 PM UTC

Interesting fact #46: How much was the Mona Lisa painting worth 2014?

Guinness World Records lists the Mona Lisa as having the highest insurance value for a painting in history. On permanent display at The Louvre museum in Paris, the Mona Lisa was assessed at US$100 mi…

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@elephantas1 Jul 19, 2017, 6:38 PM UTC

Interesting fact #45: Which country has 11 time zones?

Time zones of a country include that of dependent territories (except Antarctic claims). France has the most time zones with 12. On March 28, 2010, Russia eliminated two time zones, going from 11 to…

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@elephantas1 Jul 19, 2017, 12:31 PM UTC

Interesting fact #44: Why do we tickle?

Laughing when tickled in our sensitive spots (under the arms, near the throat and under our feet) could be a defensive mechanism. Research suggests that we have evolved to send this signal out to sho…

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@elephantas1 Jul 18, 2017, 5:03 PM UTC

Interesting fact #43: How long does it take for a cactus arm to grow?

By 95-100 years in age, a saguaro cactus can reach a height of 15-16 feet, and could start to produce its first arm. By 200 years old, the saguaro cactus has reached its full height, reaching upwards…

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@elephantas1 Jul 18, 2017, 4:55 PM UTC

Interesting fact #42: What percentage of the world's population has green eyes?

Green eye color is often confused with hazel eye color, yet is entirely separate and distinct. Green eye color is the rarest color found around the world, and it is estimated that only around 2% of t…

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@elephantas1 Jul 18, 2017, 1:20 AM UTC

Most Significant Figures in History #5: Abraham Lincoln

President Abraham Lincoln in November 1863 # Main Facts Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United State…

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