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Is it worth getting a heat pump water heater? Whether a heat pump water heater is "worth it" depends on your specific circumstances, including your climate, energy costs, and hot water usage, but they offer significant energy savings and environmental benefits compared to traditional electric units

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The Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus) is the world's smallest mammal by weight, averaging 1.8–3 grams (0.06–0.1 oz). They're about 1.4–1.9 inches long, excluding their tail, and are roughly 20 times lighter than a mouse. Etruscan shrews are found in warm, damp climates from Europe & North Africa...

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"Tell me what it's like to ride a motorcycle" #motorcycles #video #hardtruth #bikerlife #motos

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Why is the A-10 Warthog so famous? The A-10 is most famous for, and literally exists because of, its GE 30mm 7-barrel “gatling” gun, capable of firing armor-piercing and high-explosive incendiary rounds at over 3,900 rounds per minute.

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Is sentient AI possible? Whether sentient AI is possible is a matter of debate. Some scientists believe it's unlikely that AI will ever be able to achieve sentience. Others believe that it's possible to create simple AI systems that meet the criteria for consciousness.

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Stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope offers a timely reminder that there is so much beauty to be found in this universe, if we look for it.

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The whale shark ($Rhincodontypus$) is the largest fish in the world. It can grow up to 40 feet long and weigh up to 40 tons. Being the largest, also eats the smallest. Whale sharks are filter feeders that eat plankton, fish eggs, and small fish.

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The world’s largest dump truck has rumbled to life at a Siberian open-pit coal mine after just two years in development. The truck can carry 500 metric tons of dirt—the equivalent of "seven fueled and loaded Airbus A320-200 planes," the engineering company Siemens says—in its gargantuan bed.

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11 yo boy Liang Yaoyi, was diagnosed with a brain tumor and made the courageous decision to donate his organs before passing away. His act of kindness saved several lives. After his death, doctors at the hospital where he was treated bowed in respect, honoring his selfless contribution, RIP.

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Florence Griffith Joyner is considered the fastest woman in history, holding the world records for the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints: 100-meter set the record of 10.49 seconds at the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. 200-meter set the record of 21.34 seconds.

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On March 1996, Scarlett & her 5 kittens were in a garage when a fire started. She carried her kittens away. Severely burned in the process of pulling them. Her eyes were blistered shut, ears & paws burned, coat highly singed. She touched each of them with her nose to ensure they were all there.

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Octopuses have three hearts: Octopuses have three hearts to pump their blue blood around their bodies: Central heart: Circulates oxygenated blood to the rest of the body Peripheral hearts: Pump blood through the gills to pick up oxygen. They seem, not from this world.

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The heaviest deadlift ever recorded is 501 kg (1,104.5 lb), and was achieved by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson on May 2, 2020 at Thor's Power Gym in Iceland. Björnsson, also known as "Thor", is an Icelandic actor who played "The Mountain" in Game of Thrones.

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A top-secret government facility beneath the Alaskan wilderness may be hiding an extraterrestrial pyramid; strange forces within the Alaska Triangle are making wildlife more aggressive toward humans. Just a myth? Or just another government coverup?

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Picture a black hole so powerful that it swallows the equivalent of one sun every day. Now imagine that black hole also has a mass that's 17 billion times larger than our sun. Scientists in Australia have just found exactly that.

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Biggest mammal ever? Now extinct. Paraceratherium was so large that it approached the size of the giant dinosaurs that came before it. It was ancestral to modern rhinos, but had a longer neck and slender legs. Made modern elephants look small in comparison.

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In a half-mile race, which is approximately 804 meters, a greyhound would likely win against a cheetah. While cheetahs are the fastest land animals and can reach speeds up to 60-70 mph (96-112 km/h), they can only maintain these high speeds for very short distances, typically around 200 to 300 yards

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Harvard study A paper by Harvard researchers suggests that aliens could be living on Earth, either underground, on the moon, or disguised as humans. The paper is called a "speculative thought piece" and is not affiliated with Harvard's Human Flourishing Program.

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Barry the St. Bernard, Alps Rescue. In 1895, an incredible story emerged from the Swiss Alps involving Barry, a St. Bernard famed for his remarkable rescue abilities. Barry saved a stranded mountaineer who had become disoriented and collapsed due to exhaustion. Trained by monks this dog saved many.

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In many Indigenous traditions, Sasquatch is a living, sentient being that can communicate with humans. Some tribes consider Sasquatch to be an elder, relative, or spiritual guide who delivers important messages. Many Indigenous people believe that encountering a Sasquatch is a blessing.

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Discovering the unexpected beauty in desolation.

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At a 2014 Mecum auction in Seattle, a 1971 Hemi 'Cuda convertible (a Plymouth) broke all records, selling for $3.5 million, and established rare Mopars as the de facto kings of collectible muscle cars. Are rare muscle cars a good investments? Seems like it.

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Ball lightning is a rare phenomenon that appears as a glowing, spherical orb during or after thunderstorms. It can range in size from tiny to several meters in diameter. Ball lightning is distinct from regular lightning, which can persist for several seconds.

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There have been many unconfirmed sightings of Tasmanian tigers, also known as thylacines, since the species was declared extinct in 1936. Here is a recent photo, are they still out there?

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