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Stories about world records are often stories about fierce competition and glory. But the holder of this stunning record once famously said that he really hopes no one will ever have to beat it. And it’s not because he wants it only for himself, but because we’re talking about Poon Lim, the man that survived over 4 months on a raft, stranded in the ocean.

To be exact, he’d been there for 133 hard days straight. He survived everything a shipwreck survivor might have the misfortune of going through! Thirst, starvation, raging storms, desperation and the ever-menacing presence of bloodthirsty sea predators – you name it, Poon Lim had to deal with it! But how could all this happen to him?

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You ever looked out at the open sea and thought, “What if I got swept away out there? What would happen to me?” Well, luckily for most of us, this is an unlikely scenario for a typical beach-goer. But this nightmare can come true if you're a fisherman and something has gone terribly wrong on your trip. That's exactly what happened to one man who spent over a year alone out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. His boat had neither a cabin nor any roof. And he even didn't have an anchor since he supposed that the trip wasn't going to take that long...

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You've probably heard a lot of stories of pets saving their owners. However, history knows many cases of wild animals saving people's lives! We usually think of wild animals as beautiful yet dangerous, but they can be also capable of compassion and understanding. Here're 9 fascinating stories about wild animals who saved humans from danger.

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Have you ever heard a story and thought, “No way is that actually possible!” Well, some people have lived through the most impossible and extreme situations that it’s kinda hard to wrap your head around it! Take, for instance, the story of Jean Hilliard. This 19-year-old woman was found frozen solid, and (get this) she managed to survive!

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If you've ever had to take a plane somewhere, you probably know how it feels to have your flight delayed by several hours. But imagine being stuck at the airport for a whopping 18 years! Well, one man didn’t have to imagine at all because that’s exactly what happened to him…

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There're thousands of satellites flying around our planet and collecting different kinds of data. One of such satellites documented strange red glow surrounding the entire Earth. What was it? The thing is that such glow doesn't only come from our planet. It's also present in some distant Nebulas. Let's explore this strange and fascinating phenomenon...

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What's the coolest thing about space? Well, that you can never get tired of it or fully explore it! Space is endless and so are facts about it! Distant planets, unusual space phenomena, black holes, unexplored constellations. Something great is happening in space every second!... Let's take a look at it right now. Space marathon's on!

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What are those white lines on your smartphone? How do you separate yolks from whites with an empty plastic bottle? And how can duct tape help you to open tough lids? There're so many objects surrounding us we know very little about. And the more we know, the more useful these items can be. Let's take a look at the most unusual secrets hidden in everyday things.

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When it comes to space exploration, there's no limit to the human desire to see all the planets and places there, as fast as possible. Is it possible to travel in space at the speed of light? One NASA engineer claims to have invented a new rocket engine that can reach 99% of the speed of light. A rocket traveling at such speed could reach Mars in less than 13 minutes and Moon - in just over a second!

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Ice Age 2.0 happening in the XXI century, but even harsher than before... What if all water on Earth became frozen in an instant? All the rivers, lakes, even the oceans turn into solid ice, there's an icicle in your tap instead of running water. It would lead to water supply collapse, blocking or cargo supplies... what else? Let's see what else it'd lead to.

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