About 1 in 3 people worldwide are overweight or obese.

Time moves slower in gravity.

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Some earthquakes are too small to be felt but are detected by instruments.

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The introduction of birth control pills transformed reproductive health.

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The use of ultrasound improved prenatal care.

Fact #1213 · Science

Many coins are made of precious metals such as gold and silver which makes their value higher than face value.

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In 1938, Otto Hahn's work led to the discovery of nuclear fission.

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The Asch conformity experiment demonstrated the influence of group pressure.

Fact #1010 · Science

Wood frogs can survive freezing by producing natural antifreeze chemicals.

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