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Hotter Than the Sun: The Shocking Truth About Lightning's Temperature

It sounds like science fiction, but it's a fact: a single bolt of lightning can heat the air to 50,000°F (27,760°C), making it five times hotter than the surface of the sun. This incredible, instantaneous burst of energy is what creates the thunder we hear.

Science & Nature

The Baroness Who Battled Fascism: Meet Helena Bonham Carter's Incredible Grandmother

TIL about Violet Bonham Carter, a formidable British politician, orator, and friend to Churchill. The grandmother of actress Helena Bonham Carter, she was a powerful early voice against Nazism and the policy of appeasement, leaving a legacy of courage and political conviction.

Biography & Personal Stories History Wars, Conflict & Heroes

How Oprah, Michael Jordan, and Prince Saved Spike Lee's 'Malcolm X' From Hollywood's Grip

Spike Lee's epic 'Malcolm X' nearly died when Warner Bros. cut funding. The film was saved only after Lee's public appeal led to crucial donations from Black icons like Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Prince, ensuring his grand vision reached the screen.

Entertainment & Media Business & Economics Biography & Personal Stories

The Factory Worker Who Ran 607 Marathons in 607 Days

Ricardo Abad Martínez holds the world record for running 607 marathons on 607 consecutive days, from 2010 to 2012. Incredibly, he accomplished this monumental feat while still working his full-time, 8-hour shift at a factory.

Sports & Games Biography & Personal Stories Medicine, Psychology & Health

The Day It Rained a Foot in 42 Minutes: The Unbelievable Story of Holt, Missouri

On June 22, 1947, Holt, Missouri, experienced a world-record rainfall, receiving an astonishing 12 inches (304.8 mm) in just 42 minutes. This unprecedented deluge, equivalent to a quarter of the state's annual rainfall, caused catastrophic flash flooding and remains an extreme meteorological event.

Science & Nature History Geography & Places

The Crows Have Eyes: How a University Study Revealed Crows Remember and Judge Human Faces

University of Washington researchers found that crows not only remember the faces of humans who have wronged them but also teach their friends and offspring to hold the same grudge. This remarkable study reveals the complex social intelligence and long-term memory of these common urban birds.

Science & Nature Animals in Culture Medicine, Psychology & Health

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