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How long can a person live without food?
How long can a person live without food?
What is the estimated percentage of Earth's species that humans have discovered and named?
What is the estimated percentage of Earth's species that humans have discovered and named?
Which flower can reach up to 10 feet tall and emits a foul odor reminiscent of rotting flesh?
Which flower can reach up to 10 feet tall and emits a foul odor reminiscent of rotting flesh?
Who performed the first successful artificial heart transplant in 1982?
Who performed the first successful artificial heart transplant in 1982?
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At what speed can a sneeze travel?
At what speed can a sneeze travel?
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Which country is considered the smallest by population?
Which country is considered the smallest by population?
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What covers one-third of the Earth's surface?
What covers one-third of the Earth's surface?
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Who became the first skydiver to break the sound barrier?
Who became the first skydiver to break the sound barrier?
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Where is the city with the largest unsupported single-plane suspension bridge located?
Where is the city with the largest unsupported single-plane suspension bridge located?
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Who performed the first successful heart-lung transplant in 1981?
Who performed the first successful heart-lung transplant in 1981?
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In what year did Evel Knievel achieve the world's highest ramp jump over 13 buses on a motorcycle?
In what year did Evel Knievel achieve the world's highest ramp jump over 13 buses on a motorcycle?
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Study Notes
Exploring Miscellaneous Facts and Trivia
As the term "miscellaneous" suggests, this article delves into a diverse array of fascinating facts and trivia from various domains of human knowledge. Let's embark on a journey of exploration, discovering the intriguing and unexpected.
Bizarre Facts about Nature
- The blue whale's tongue can weigh as much as an elephant.
- It's estimated that humans have only discovered and named about 5% of the Earth's species.
- The world's largest flower, the Titan arum, can reach up to 10 feet tall and emit a foul odor, reminiscent of rotting flesh.
Cultural and Historical Curiosities
- The longest war in history, the Icelandic Feud, spanned over 400 years.
- The smallest country in the world by population is Belize, with just over 392,000 people.
- The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, built around 350 BCE, is the first known tomb to be called a "museum".
Curiosities from Everyday Life
- A person can live without food for about three weeks, but only around three days without water.
- The average human blinks 4-5 times per minute.
- A sneeze can travel as fast as 100 miles per hour.
Science and Technology
- The first heart transplant was performed by Christiaan Barnard in South Africa in 1967.
- The Curiosity rover, launched by NASA, is the first vehicle to use a drill on Mars.
- The first successful artificial heart transplant took place in 1982 by Dr. Robert Jarvik.
Puzzling Phenomena
- The largest ocean on Earth, the Pacific, covers one-third of the Earth's surface.
- An optical illusion known as the "Dress Illusion" became a viral internet sensation in 2015.
- The city of Portland, Oregon, is home to the largest unsupported single-plane suspension bridge in the country.
Human Achievements and Accomplishments
- The first successful heart-lung transplant was performed in 1981 by Dr. Bruce Reitz and Dr. Richard Lower.
- In 2013, Felix Baumgartner became the first skydiver to break the sound barrier.
- The world's highest ramp jump was achieved by Evel Knievel in 1973, leaping over 13 buses on a motorcycle.
These are merely a handful of the countless wonders and mysteries that make up the vast expanse of human knowledge and experience. With each new discovery, we unravel more of the enigma that is the world around us. Embrace curiosity, and who knows what incredible facts and trivia you'll find!
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Embark on a journey of exploration through a diverse array of fascinating facts and trivia from various domains of human knowledge. Discover intriguing and unexpected information about nature, culture, history, science, technology, puzzling phenomena, and human achievements.
