The Fascinating World of Nature: Solar Flares, Contrails, Unique Flowers and many more you may not know

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1. Solar Flares : The Sun's Burps

• The Sun sometimes releases sudden and intense bursts of radiation from its surface.

• These bursts are often called "the Sun's burps" in informal language.

• The energy released during these "burps" can be as much as billions of hydrogen bombs.

• These "burps" from the Sun can affect the Earth's magnetic field.

• When the Earth's magnetic field is affected, it can cause problems with communications systems and power grids.

2. Contrails : The Truth Behind Airplane Trails 

• Airplanes leave behind white trails in the sky.

• These trails are called contrails, which is short for "condensation trails."

• Many people think contrails are smoke, but this is not true.

• Contrails are actually made of water vapor from the airplane's exhaust.

• The water vapor condenses into tiny ice particles in the cold upper atmosphere.

• Contrails can look different and last for different amounts of time.

• Sometimes contrails spread out and form large cloud-like structures in the sky.

3. Anguloa Uniflora : The Baby in the Flower

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• Nature is always amazing and surprising.

• There is a flower called the Anguloa uniflora, also known as the tulip orchid.

• When this flower blooms, it looks like a tiny baby nestled inside its petals.

• This flower has a very unique and beautiful appearance.

• It is a perfect example of how creative and diverse nature can be.

• The tulip orchid is a favorite among people who love and grow orchids.

4. Australia : The Best Team in the World

• Australia is considered the best team in the world for cricket.

• The Australian cricket team has a long history of success.

• They have won many Cricket World Cup tournaments.

• Australia ranks at the very top for both Test cricket and One Day International (ODI) cricket.

• The Australian cricket team is excellent because of their commitment and hard work.

• They have a strong team spirit and work well together.

• Their impressive record of wins and achievements makes them a powerful team in cricket.

5. Earth Worms : 5-6 Hearts 

• Earthworms have multiple hearts, between five and six.

• However, these are not hearts like humans have.

• Instead, earthworms have a series of aortic arches that pump blood through their bodies.

• This is their unique circulatory system.

• This special system allows earthworms to transport nutrients and oxygen efficiently.

6. Mars: The 3-Minutes Signal Delay

• Earth's signals take around three minutes to reach Mars.

• This delay is caused by the immense distance between the two planets.

• Real-time communication between Earth and Mars is difficult due to this delay.

• Any internet connection between Earth and Mars would experience significant lag.

7. The Early Days of Bitcoin

• In 2010, websites gave away free Bitcoins for playing games and filling captchas.

• At that time, Bitcoin had virtually no value.

• These promotions aimed to generate interest and engagement.

• If those early users kept their free Bitcoins, they would be valuable now.

8. Air Hostess Smuggling Gold

• An air hostess from Kolkata was arrested for gold smuggling.

• She smuggled nearly 1 kg of gold.

• It shows how far people go to smuggle valuable items.

• The case drew attention due to the unusual method and person involved.

9. Michael Jackson’s Unmatched Fan Base

Source: NDTV

• Michael Jackson had the biggest fan base in the 80s and 90s without social media.

• His global appeal and music created a massive following.

• His pet chimpanzee, Bubbles, used to accompany him.

• Bubbles is still alive today, living in a sanctuary.

10. Coffer Illusion 

Have you ever heard of the Coffer Illusion?

How many circles are there in this picture?

11. BCCI and Doordarshan: The Early Broadcasting Days

Source: The Hindu

• BCCI paid ₹5 lakh per match to Doordarshan in the 80s and early 90s.

• This was to broadcast Indian cricket team matches.

• Cricket broadcasts were just gaining popularity in India then.

• The BCCI-Doordarshan relationship helped bring live cricket to millions of fans.

12. The Medical Marvel of Fecal Transplant

• Fecal transplants involve taking poop from a healthy person.

• The healthy poop is then put into a sick person's intestines.

• This procedure helps treat an infection called Clostridium difficile or C. diff.

• Adding the healthy poop provides good bacteria to the sick person's gut.

13. The Preservation of Bodies in Space

• If someone dies in space, their body will not decompose.

• This is because there is no oxygen in space.

• Bodies need oxygen to decompose after death.

• Without oxygen, a body in space would remain preserved exactly as it was when the person died, even after millions of years.

14. Aastha Arora: India’s 1 Billionth Birth

• Aastha Arora was India's 1 billionth baby born.

• Her birth made India the second country with over 1 billion people.

• China was the first country to reach over 1 billion inhabitants.

• Aastha's birth caused Indian officials to re-evaluate India's total population numbers.

15. The Largest Known Exoplanet: HD 100546 b

• The largest known exoplanet is called HD 100546 b.

• It is 6 to 7 times bigger than Jupiter, which is extremely massive.

• There are countless planets in the universe, like there are countless rocks.

• But HD 100546 b is extraordinary because of its gigantic size compared to other exoplanets.

16. The Jellyfish Lake of Palau

• There is a lake in Palau with jellyfish that don't sting.

• You can swim safely around and between the jellyfish without getting hurt.

• Jellyfish in most other lakes and oceans can sting or even kill people.

• But the jellyfish in this special Palau lake are completely harmless to humans.