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Honey is the only food that lasts forever

Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are thousands of years old - and it's still safe to eat!

Food & Drink

Feb 5, 2026

Sharks are older than trees and even the rings of Saturn

Sharks have been swimming in the oceans for over 400 million years. They were already ancient history by the time the first tiny trees started growing on land!

Biology

Jan 28, 2026

A giant mushroom covers an area the size of 1,600 football fields

Hidden underground in Oregon, there is a single fungus so large that it is considered the biggest living organism on Earth!

Nature

Jan 28, 2026

Koalas have fingerprints almost identical to humans

Even under a powerful microscope, it is very hard to tell a koala's fingerprint apart from a human's. They are the only non-primates with this cool feature!

Biology

Jan 26, 2026

Trees communicate through an underground Fungal Network

Trees aren't just standing there; they are connected underground by a secret network of fungi that lets them share food and warning signals!

Nature

Jan 24, 2026

The "Golden Blood": The rarest blood type on Earth

There is a blood type so rare that only about 43 people in the world have ever been found to have it. It's called Rh-null, and it's like a medical treasure!

Biology

Jan 24, 2026

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