80/100 Avocados are toxic to many animals but safe for humans.
Avocados contain persin, toxic to many animals but harmless to humans. Dogs and cats may experience mild symptoms, while birds and large animals can suffer severe effects.
79/100 In 1967, the X-15 reached Mach 6.72, setting a speed record.
On October 3, 1967, U.S. Air Force Major William J. Knight piloted the North American X-15A-2 to a record speed of Mach 6.72 (4,520 mph or 7,274 km/h), a record for the fastest manned aircraft that remains unbroken.
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78/100 Kerry Packer paid off cocktail waitresses’ mortgages for service.
Kerry Packer, the Australian media mogul, once paid off a cocktail waitress’s $130,000 mortgage after causing her to spill drinks, and on another occasion, he cleared a waitress’s $150,000 mortgage as a tip for excellent service.
77/100 Brunei royals’ custom Bentley orders helped the company avoid bankruptcy.
The Sultan of Brunei and his brother purchased so many custom-made Bentleys in the 1990s that their orders provided the financial lifeline Bentley needed to avoid bankruptcy.
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76/100 Vaults, large ribonucleoprotein particles discovered in 1986, are present in most eukaryotic cells.
Vaults are large ribonucleoprotein particles discovered in 1986 by Nancy Kedersha and Leonard Rome. Despite being present in nearly all eukaryotic cells, their function remains elusive, leading to their frequent omission from scientific textbooks. These barrel-shaped structures are composed primarily of the major vault protein (MVP) and exhibit a hollow, symmetrical architecture. Research has suggested potential roles in cellular processes such as intracellular transport and multidrug resistance, but definitive functions have yet to be confirmed.
75/100 Afghan lapis lazuli, mined for millennia, was called “blue gold.”
Lapis lazuli has been mined in Afghanistan for over 6,000 years and was traded extensively with ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia. Its deep blue hue made it highly valuable, often referred to as “blue gold.”
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74/100 Archaeological evidence suggests women fought in 1580 Japanese battle.
Archaeological studies have uncovered a significant female presence in historical Japanese battlefields. For instance, analyses of remains from the 1580 Battle of Senbon Matsubaru revealed that 35 out of 105 bodies were female. This suggests that women may have actively participated in combat during that period.
74/100 Scandinavian babies nap outside in cold for health benefits.
In Scandinavian countries, parents commonly let babies nap outside in freezing temperatures, believing fresh air promotes health and longer sleep. Babies often sleep longer outdoors than indoors.
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73/100 “The Boss” grizzly survived train impact; sired 70% cubs.
In Banff National Park, a grizzly bear known as “The Boss” (Bear 122) survived being struck by a train and is believed to have fathered up to 70% of the cubs in the region. Weighing approximately 600 pounds, he is considered the most dominant male grizzly in the Bow Valley area.
73/100 Movile Cave, uncovered in 1986, contains sulfur-dependent species found nowhere else.
In 1986, Romanian workers discovered Movile Cave, sealed for 5.5 million years, containing unique species like albino crabs and worms that feed on sulfur-producing bacteria.
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72/100 CATL’s Shenxing Plus: 1,000 km range, 600 km in 10 mins.
A Chinese EV battery manufacturer has developed a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that delivers over 1,000 kilometers (approximately 621 miles) per charge. The battery also supports ultra-fast charging, adding 600 kilometers (about 373 miles) of range in just 10 minutes.
71/100 Rome’s subway expansion delayed by archaeological discoveries like Hadrian’s Athenaeum.
Rome’s efforts to expand its subway system, particularly the Metro C line, have been significantly delayed due to frequent archaeological discoveries during construction. Over the past four decades, excavations have unearthed significant historical sites, including Emperor Hadrian’s Athenaeum, a 2nd-century military complex, and an amphitheater.
