The first pyramid in Antarctica was observed by the British Antarctic Expedition in the 1910s and kept secret for a long time. The mystery was soon enough deciphered by scientists: these formations are just mountains. Antarctica has way more incredible features, like the fact that it’s the home of 60 to 90% of the world’s fresh water. At some point in our planet’s history, Antarctica had the same average temperatures as the city of Melbourne has today. Let's discover more of its secrets and mysteries.

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Titanic fans, this one is for you. You probably know your favorite movie by heart, but have you ever wondered how much of it is actually true? Jack and Rose never fell in love on board the real Titanic. There was a real J Dawson on the luxurious ocean liner, but he was a crew member, and his full name was Joseph. Yet, some parts of the story going on on the screen were real.

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Sports fans, are you ready for a journey to see the world's weirdest stadiums?

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Did you know that plants can talk? Well, not in the way we do, but they emit high-frequency sounds as loud as our conversations. What if your plant is thirsty and is trying to let you know about this? Unfortunately, these sounds are too high for our ears to hear, but insects, other mammals, and even other plants might be able to hear them. But it turns out that sounds you can't hear can hurt your ears.

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The Great Pyramid at Giza is twice the volume of the Houston Astrodome, a gigantic multi-purpose domed sports stadium. The largest American flag is one and a half football fields long and an entire football field wide. Each star on the flag is 17 ft high! The largest creature that's ever taken flight on our planet weighed more than a piano. And its wings were longer than 6 queen-size beds! We're keeping to amaze you with interesting facts about this world. Today we're going to talk about the biggest things on Earth.

Do you know, for example, what's the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall? Or which plane can hold 50 cars? Or that there's a haul truck that can carry the weight equal to more than two fully grown blue whales? The average person wouldn't even reach the top of a vehicle's huge wheel. The giant's almost twice as tall as a giraffe! Let's measure and compare the real sizes of different objects. Some of these cool facts will definitely impress you.

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Sometimes ordinary things are worth looking at from a new angle because many of them have hidden features people don’t know about. Some details may look just like design ideas but they actually have a certain purpose. Even regular items like a red Solo party cup or a box of chocolates can really surprise you. And some everyday objects can be used for different purposes.

Did you know, for example, that detachable headrests in a car can be used to break the windows in case you get stuck in? Or that bath foam isn’t only for fun or a nice smell? The bubbles keep your bathwater warm for longer! Or that condiment cups at some fast-food places are supposed to be used like plates, not bowls? We've collected the most unexpected facts about things we all use every day.

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With almost 5 billion people using the Internet these days, it may seem hard to find information that will make you go "Wow!" That's why it's so amazing that there are still some facts that can surprise even the most knowledgeable people on the planet!  Do you know, for example, that Earth once had not one but two moons? Or that animals try to stay clear of power lines? Or that there are more than 24 time zones in the world? Many time zones have only a 30- or 45-minute difference from the neighboring ones. So, guys, remember to tell us in the comments below about the time zone you live in!

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Well, if you want to finally get a puppy, go on vacation, and borrow a car from your dad – all you need to hear is one magical word. 'Yes.' No matter how hard it may be to get an approval, you will be prepared for everything after this video. Do you know, for example, that people won't trust you if you hide your eyes from them? Even if you're talking with someone you don't know – make a note on their eye color first. This will give a reason to establish eye contact and also make a compliment! 

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How to tell if someone is in your house? And what to do when an intruder's in your home? First, let’s make sure there really is someone in the house. But you should be very quiet in case there’s a burglar. Look outside the house to search for traces. Can you see anything suspicious? Is there an unknown vehicle close to your house? Maybe you can spot some footsteps or a broken window? Was the fence gate open?  There might also be hints inside the house. But be careful if you’re looking for them: make sure you can’t be seen. Maybe there’re some lights off that are usually on. Or maybe there’s some mud on the floor that wasn’t there before. Listen carefully to the sounds. Maybe you can hear some footsteps or movement, or the creak of a door. If it looks like there really is someone in your house, your next step is to try to get out of the house to be safe. Most break-ins happen when a house is empty, but it's always best to be prepared for the worst case scenario. Here are some safety tips about how to handle this frightening situation.

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Can you imagine an elevator that has no doors and doesn't stop? Paternoster was a highly questionable invention intended for making it comfortable to reach even the highest floors. This lift would move slowly in a loop, went up and down, and never stopped. For those who like to do things their way, like putting on makeup and doing their hair before taking a shower, there’s a weird vintage invention too. There were many other weird inventions which thankfully stayed in the past.

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