Turn a Blind Eye: This phrase is attributed to Admiral Horatio Nelson during the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. Nelson, who was blind in one eye, reportedly ignored a signal to retreat by lifting his telescope to his blind eye, thus "not seeing" the com
Astronomers found 52 binaries of main-sequence stars and white dwarfs in open clusters using AI and Gaia data. These systems reveal the common-envelope phase, crucial for studying stellar evolution, supernovae, and gravitational waves.
The Eiffel Tower Can Be 15 cm Taller in Summer: Due to thermal expansion, the metal expands when it gets hot, making the tower slightly taller during warmer months.
Benjamin Franklin is credited with the actual invention of the rocking chair in 1710, although other sources claim it was invented by farmers or by early cabinetmakers.
🌿 Fun Fact: Oak trees (genus Quercus) can support over 500 species of insects, making them a keystone species in many forest ecosystems. Their presence increases biodiversity and stabilizes entire woodland environments.
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