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The Sun is the center of our Solar System: it serves as the source of light for all the planets and organisms living near it. But scientists say that massive stars, just like our Sun eat the planets near them every now and then. These are acts of "planetary ingestion". How is it possible and can our Sun do the same? What are the chances of the Sun devouring planets of our Solar System?

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The sea is full of unique creatures, amazing living organisms and unrevealed secrets. Let's answer some of the most curious questions about marine life! Like, how can fishes sleep if they have absolutely no eyelids? Or how can sea snakes breathe through their skin? And why is a glass octopus so rarely seen in the ocean? Let's delve into the underwater world.

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Aviation facts are never dull! As any experienced pilot knows, planes take off into the headwind. Whether it's a small plane or a massive one, pilots take off into the wind instead of with it. It doesn't sound logical, does it? But it turns out, headwind increases the lift. Let's find out how it works and delve into some other cool plane facts.

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Mars is a truly mesmerizing planet: it's red, beautiful and we're eager to colonize it. It's atmosphere is 100 times thinner than the Earth's atmosphere, so we'll definitely need advanced technology and equipment in order to make our dream come true. Establishing a permanent colony of humans on Mars is a real necessity but how soon can we start calling Mars our home?

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Let's imagine our planet Earth shrink every second. It'd probably be a process similar to a deflating balloon. Its size would shrink every second but its weight would remain the same. How will it affect the forces of gravity and will there be enough air and room in the end? If the Earth started to shrink, it'd even affect human bodies.

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Every day we see dozens of objects that might be hiding some hidden purpose from us. We see a school bus and have no idea what those long arms are there for. Or we take earphones and don't know the purpose of the holes on them. Every tiny detail on the common items we see and use has a meaning.

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Sometimes people set the strangest records: like staying awake for the longest amount of time. By the way, how long can you stay without falling asleep? One boy from California set the world record for 11 days and 25 minutes without sleep. How was it possible and what did he feel like?

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Space is full of mysteries and the potential discoveries we can make there are limitless. We know that the Earth orbits the Sun and that this orbit isn't a perfect circle but rather an ellipse. But what if our planet started sharing its orbit with another planet? Could two planets share the same orbit without colliding? Let's investigate this space fact!

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When you think of burning fat, what's the first step to take that comes to your mind? Right, exercise and workout. But what if I'm too lazy or I've got absolutely no time? Does it mean there's no chance I can stay fit and lose extra pounds? Here's a list of things everyone can do to burn calories without exercise! These activities are fun, energetic and can be the first step towards a healthier lifestyle!

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Planet Earth is amazing: we keep investigating it and yet we learn more and more amazing facts about our home each year. Have you ever wondered, what'd happen if Earth grew bigger every year, like any living organism? Would it turn into a giant planet and how big could it get? Let's take a look at some amazing things that could happen in space.

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