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Fancied Facts is dedicated to sharing interesting and fun education facts that intrigue the mind in an entertaining and easy-to-follow way. Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@fanciedfacts

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Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 1d

Why do we get butterflies in our stomachs when we're nervous
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Unraveling the Mystery of Your Stomach Butterflies

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The Diabolical Ironclad Beetle can handle forces up to 39,000 times their own body weight.

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A guy gives a jaguar Catnip, which contains nepetalactone, a compound that mimics feline pheromones. When inhaled, it binds to receptors in the nose, triggering neurological responses similar to 💕💋

Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 1d

You must be ready just in case there is a fire in your home

Full guide and tips
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Mastering Home Fire Escape: A Comprehensive Guide to Safeguarding Your Family

House fires are a terrifying reality that can strike without warning, leaving families with mere minutes to evacuate safely. The ability to…

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Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 1d

A tomato harvesting machine equipped with an electronic sensor that distinguishes tomatoes from debris.

Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 1d

One of the most outrageous experiments in human history. To determine whether patients are sane or insane.

Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 2d

Boaters record footage of Mount Stromboli erupting.

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Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 2d

Here is why some birds eat rocks.

Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 7d

Here is what to do if you're involved in an accident and a power line falls on your car. Learn to survive the right way.

Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 7d

The lips and mouth of this triggerfish look so similar to those of humans.

Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 7d

They're called "click beetles" because of the clicking sound they make when trying to flip themselves back over after falling or being turned upside down.

Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 7d

A masking crab, sporting an anemone on its head that resembles a chef’s hat.

Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 9d

Gems in their raw form next to the polished version of the same gem or stone.

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Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 9d

The Coco de Mer palm tree is known to produce the world's largest seed.

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Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 9d

Box turtles are aptly named because they can fully close their shells like a box.

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Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 12d

Not all breakthrough sciences came from natural development, but also from pure chance, unexpected results.

10 scientific discoveries
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10 Remarkable Coincidences in Science That Changed Our World

The history of scientific discoveries is filled with moments of unexpected insight and fortunate mistakes. While we often imagine…

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Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 22d

Is it simple for any nation to develop a nuclear weapon once it has achieved 90% uranium enrichment?

Beyond the 90% Uranium enrichment
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Nuclear Weapons Design Complexity: Beyond 90% Uranium Enrichment

Creating nuclear weapons involves complexities way beyond getting highly enriched uranium. Many people believe that 90% uranium enrichment…

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Fancied Facts @fanciedfacts.bsky.social · 27d

Robots are advancing fast, with their brain becoming smarter thanks to AI technology. Are we getting closer to a total takeover by sentient robots?
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