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The Surprisingly Awesome Weirdness of Science and Tech: Beyond the Expected Science and technology. They’re supposed to be serious, right? Filled with complex equations, dry lab reports, and the hushed tones of experts. But scratch beneath the surface, and you’ll find a universe of bizarre facts, unexpected discoveries, and genuinely mind-bending stuff that’ll make you question everything you thought you knew. Prepare for a delightful dive into the weird and wonderful world of...

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Ever felt like the world is a little…off? Like there are hidden connections humming beneath the surface of everyday life? You’re right. The seemingly mundane is riddled with surprising facts and bizarre trivia, waiting to be discovered. Prepare to have your assumptions gently, and sometimes violently, rearranged. The Curious Case of the Banana’s Best Friend Bananas, those potassium-packed projectiles of breakfast, aren’t just yellow fruit. They’re surprisingly significant...

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