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Category - Curious Facts
Plantwatch: A flower’s male parts carry all sorts of surprises...
Flowers are surprisingly sensitive, particularly their male parts, the stamens. Many plant species...
Dramatic rise in whale and marine mammal strandings in Scotland
A study reveals a stark increase in the number of marine mammals stranded in Scotland over the past...
‘It has echoes of happiness’: life for gen Z in the seaside town...
As a teenager, the thought of staying in Morecambe seemed laughable to me. I had dreamed of leaving...
The History of Famous Curses and Their Effects
Oh boy, you wouldn’t believe how drawn I am to stories of famous curses. There’s just...
10 Secrets Hidden in Famous Works of Art
Ah, art. You know, there’s something so beautiful and perplexing about it, right? I’ve lost...
The Truth Behind Common Myths About the Moon
When I sit back and let my mind wander to thoughts of the Moon, it always strikes me as this...
The Most Peculiar Scientific Experiments Ever Conducted
When I let my mind wander to the realm of science, I often picture a world full of folks in lab...
The Curious History of Time Zones Around the World
You know, as I sit here contemplating life’s little eccentricities, time zones never fail to...
10 Facts About Dinosaurs That Will Surprise You
Oh man, where do I even start? Dinosaurs have this crazy way of capturing my heart and imagination...