The earliest microscopes were called flea glasses because they were predominantly used to observe small insects such as fleas!
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Newborns are born with a ‘diving reflex’ known as bradycardic response which causes their bodies to naturally adapt to their surroundings when they are in water. Their heart rates slow down and they will instinctively hold their breaths under water.
The dragon fruit is actually a cactus! It's native to parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador but is now grown in tropical areas all over the world. The name is believed to have originated from its dragon-like appearance including its tough outer layer, complete with spikes that look like scales.
The exact origins of the spookiest holiday aren't known, but it is widely believed that it is rooted in the Gaelic Samhain festival which was later Christianised. During Samhain, large bonfires were lit which would attract bats - hence the close connection of Halloween and the flying mammals.
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Newborns are born with a ‘diving reflex’ known as bradycardic response which causes their bodies to naturally adapt to their surroundings when they are in water. Their heart rates slow down and they will instinctively hold their breaths under water.
The dragon fruit is actually a cactus! It's native to parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador but is now grown in tropical areas all over the world. The name is believed to have originated from its dragon-like appearance including its tough outer layer, complete with spikes that look like scales.
The exact origins of the spookiest holiday aren't known, but it is widely believed that it is rooted in the Gaelic Samhain festival which was later Christianised. During Samhain, large bonfires were lit which would attract bats - hence the close connection of Halloween and the flying mammals.
Scrabble is still an enormously popular game. Currently, it has been produced in 29 different languages, and not to mention the digital and app versions which are downloaded and played daily. In Great Britain, 53% of all homes have a Scrabble set!
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