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Bou Samnang, a Cambodian runner, faced low blood pressure during the 5,000 meters at the Southeast Asian Games, trailing significantly behind. Enduring a heavy rainstorm, her determination to complete the race endeared her to the hearts of her nation.
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On April 12th, 1980, Terry Fox embarked on his Marathon of Hope in St. John's, Newfoundland. Over 143 days, he ran 5,373 km, raising funds and awareness for cancer research. To date, his efforts have raised $800 million worldwide.
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24 year old Israeli climber Nadav Ben-Yehuda, who was 300 meters from the summit of Everest, gave up his dream of conquering the planet's highest peak in order to save an injured Turkish climber.
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Every Christmas Eve, children in Netherlands visit a cemetery that holds the graves of Canadian soldiers who gave their lives to liberate the country in WW2.
They light candles at every grave — all 1,393 of them.
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This old lion was on the verge of being killed by a pack of hyenas. Witnessing his distress, a friend came to his rescue. Look out for his gratitude at the end.
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Cats use a specific walking technique called 'direct registering,' where their hind feet land in the same spot as their front feet. This helps them be stealthier by minimizing noise and visible tracks.
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Elephants exhibit close-knit social structures, collaborating to achieve common goals. Additionally, they display a defensive formation, creating a protective perimeter around their young to ward off potential predators.
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This old lion was on the verge of being killed by a pack of hyenas. Witnessing his distress, a friend came to his rescue. Look out for his gratitude at the end.
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Bian Lian" (变脸) is a traditional Chinese art form, also known as "Face-Changing." This technique is used in Sichuan opera, where performers don vibrant masks and skillfully change them almost instantly with a stroke of the hand, a turn of the head, or even a fan wave from an
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This guy is having a rough time, away from home, and it was the first time he received a rose or flowers from anyone with a note that said: Most men will receive a flower for the first time at their funerals. Now you are not one of them.
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Dutch civilians and veterans watch as children place flowers on graves of Allied troops, at the Arnhem-Oosterbeek Cemetery, 25 September 1945.
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Arctic foxes, with their majestic appearance, are notably sociable animals that form small family groups. This male arctic fox, after winter hunting, returned to reunite with his lifelong partner.
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Honoring Aitzaz Hasan, a teenager in Pakistan. He bravely confronted a suicide bomber outside his school, sacrificing his own life to save hundreds of his schoolmates. His heroic act is a testament to extraordinary bravery and selflessness in the face of danger.
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Michael Grap is an American photographer who is very good at carefully stacking rocks on top of each other without them falling over. He says these rocks don't fall because gravity creates the right amount of force pushing them together and against each other to make them stay
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This old lion was on the verge of being killed by a pack of hyenas. Witnessing his distress, a friend came to his rescue. Look out for his gratitude at the end.
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No, that temperature of -457.87°F (or -272.15°C) is not actually the temperature of space near the Sun. This misconception likely stems from the fact that -459.67°F (-273.15°C) is defined as absolute zero, the theoretical lowest possible temperature.
In reality, space does not
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On Jan 2014 Aitzaz Hasan from Pakistan 🇵🇰 who was just 15 years old saved the lives of 2,000 people by sacrificing his own life.
As soon as he noticed that a suspicious person is approaching the school gate, he ran to him, and hugged him so tightly that...
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Arctic foxes, with their majestic appearance, are notably sociable animals that form small family groups. This male arctic fox, after winter hunting, returned to reunite with his lifelong partner.
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Arctic foxes, with their majestic appearance, are notably sociable animals that form small family groups. This male arctic fox, after winter hunting, returned to reunite with his lifelong partner.
@fasc1nate
"Bian Lian" (变脸) is a traditional Chinese art form, also known as "Face-Changing." This technique is used in Sichuan opera, where performers don vibrant masks and skillfully change them almost instantly with a stroke of the hand, a turn of the head, or even a fan wave from an