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Why do we hiccup and what happens when we hiccup?

Facts about hiccups We all know what hiccups are and we all have experienced it. In this article, we will tell you the facts about hiccups. So, let’s go and find out why we hiccup and what happens when we hiccup. Why do we hiccup? What causes hiccups? Doctors point out that a round of hiccups often follows from stimuli that stretch the stomach, like swallowing air or too rapid eating or drinking. Others associate hiccups with intense emotions or a response to them:laughing sobbing,anxiety,and excitement. What happens when we hiccup? Let's have a look at what happens when we experience…

10 surprising facts about fast food restaurants

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With so many fast food chains and so many menu options, there are bound to be things that we aren't quite aware of when it comes to our favorite restaurant. So here are the top 10 fast food facts you don't want to know but you should know. So, let’s go and dig out the facts about fast food restaurants. Facts about fast food restaurants Electronic kiosks are a selling tool Telephone kiosks are a favorite target for the seniors. Electronic kiosks are now found in many major fast food businesses. These kiosks allow you to order food without having…

10 Interesting Facts About Ferrari You Didn’t Know

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Ferrari, a name that has become synonymous with speed and dominance and is recognized with the signature sound of its engines. A dominating red color, a brand name that is worth four billion dollars established in 1939 by the automotive genius Enzo Ferrari. In this post, we will tell you some interesting facts about Ferrari. Be sure to stick around till the end to find out how a world war I pilot created the Ferrari logo. The company launched its first car in 1940 more than 79 years ago. Ferrari was made with an underlying dream of creating the biggest…

Why Pacific and Atlantic oceans don’t mix?

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When you look at a map of the seas and oceans, you might imagine they just merge into one another. It appears that there is only one large ocean, with various regions given different names. You'll be astounded by how distinct the borders between them are! The Pacific-Atlantic Ocean border is a dividing line between two worlds and one of the world's most fascinating locations. It looks as if the two oceans meet at an invisible wall that does not let them flow into each other and mix their waters. Well, in this post, we will tell you why the…

Facts about the Sahara Desert: Discoveries under the Sahara Desert

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This is the map of Africa. If you look to the South, you will see lush vegetation, with lots of greenery. However, when you go north, things are different. Covering multiple countries, Sahara is the most gigantic desert globally, with miles and miles of dune formation. Altogether, the Sahara Desert covers 9 million square kilometers, meaning it will swallow Spain 18 times! However, did you know that this vast stretch of sterile sand covering a third of the African continent was covered in lush vegetation thousands of years ago? What happened to the Sahara? And what is happening to it…

Plastic- A great danger to the world? Plastic pollution and its impacts

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When God granted king Midas one wish, he wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. Midas was delighted. Trees, rocks, buildings are all gold. But soon he found in horror that his food turned into gold as well. When he hugged his daughter to soothe his pain, he realized his mistake too late. The richest man in existence was starving, heartbroken, and alone. Humanity got a similar wish granted when we learned how to turn brown stinky goo into magic - plastic. Well, in this post we will tell you the facts about plastic pollution and how it…

10 facts about subconscious mind everyone should know

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The ultimate power of the human brain is divided into two parts; conscious and subconscious mind. Your conscious mind is what you really are. It's the manual part of the brain while your subconscious mind is the autopilot which controls ninety percent of your brain without your permission. After reading this post, you'll understand how powerful and extraordinary things your brain does while you're not aware of it. So now let's get into 10 facts about the subconscious mind everyone should know. Facts About subconscious mind It secretly knows everything Your conscious mind isn't powerful enough to remember and do…

Facts about Sloth: Why are sloths so slow?

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In 1796, Thomas Jefferson received a crate of bones that he couldn't recognize. The arm bones indicated to a larger, three-meter-long creature, yet the long, sharp claw reminded him of a lion. Jefferson cautioned Lewis and Clark to be on the lookout for this strange creature, which he thought was a large undiscovered species of North American lion. The bones in Jefferson's box, on the other hand, did not come from a lion. Well, in this post we will tell you facts about sloths and why are sloths so slow? Facts about Sloth Fact # 1 They were derived from…

50 interesting facts about Canada you never know

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Do you Canada conducts bathtub races and has a prepared UFO’s landing pod? This country produces more than 70% of all maple syrup in the world. In this post, we will tell you about 50 interesting facts about Canada. Facts about Canada Fact # 1 Canadians are famous for saying sorry all the time, even when the other person is clearly in the wrong. In fact, they apologize so much that an “Apology Act”, was passed in 2009. It allows saying sorry in court without being afraid that it’ll sound like admitting your guilt. Fact # 2 Around 90% of…

What If the Ring of Fire Erupted Right Now? Pacific Ocean Ring of Fire

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A lethal 40,000-kilometer (29,400-mile) zone runs through 15 countries. The Ring of Fire gets its name from the numerous volcanoes that dot the landscape. And we've decided that all 452 volcanoes will explode at the same time right now. What a tumultuous occasion. We'll tell you about the Pacific Ocean Ring of Fire eruption in this post, as well as what would happen if it erupted right now. Pacific Ocean Ring of Fire eruption The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped area that encircles the Pacific Ocean's border. When continental plates moved on top of oceanic plates, driving the oceanic…