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Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Explore the evidence, famous hoaxes like the Surgeon’s Photo, scientific studies (sonar, eDNA), and the psychology behind the enduring legend of Nessie. Fact or fiction – unravel the mystery.
Astronauts and Gravity: Debunking the Myth of Weightlessness in Space
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Do hair and nails keep growing after death, or is it just a chilling myth? Discover the science behind this eerie belief and uncover the truth about what really happens to the body after death.
Are Bacteria Always Harmful?
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Is Glass a Slow-Moving Liquid or Solid? Fact vs. Fiction
Uncover the truth about glass. Is it a slow-moving liquid or a solid? Explore the science behind this fascinating debate and find out the real nature of glass.
Do Ostriches Really Bury Their Heads in the Sand? Fact or Fiction Unveiled
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Fact or Fiction: Does the Great Sphinx of Giza Really Have the Head of a Pharaoh?
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