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Is Jupiter a Failed Star? Why It Never Became a Sun
Is Jupiter really a failed star? Discover why the solar system’s largest planet never ignited, how close it came, and what it would take to become a star.
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31 Fascinating Jupiter Facts (Size, Moons, Storms & More)
Discover fascinating Jupiter facts, including size, moons, Great Red Spot, distance from Earth, rings, magnetic field, & whether it could have become a star.
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26 Weird and Bizarre Olympic Facts You Didn’t Know
The Olympics aren’t just about medals. Discover weird and bizarre Olympic facts from tug-of-war and pigeon shooting to shocking records and strange traditions.
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How Much Do the Olympics Really Cost?
Hosting the Olympic Games costs billions of dollars. Learn how much the Olympics cost, which cities went into debt, and whether the Games ever turn a profit
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35 Interesting Facts about Catholicism
Discover 60 fascinating Catholicism facts about the Vatican, popes, saints, sacraments, global growth, science, and the history of the Catholic Church.
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Do Fat Burning Foods Exist? 10 Foods That Boost Weight Loss
No food really melts fat, but some can help support weight management. See what the research actually says and which foods may support weight management.
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70 Facts That Sound Fake (But Are 100% Real)
Discover fascinating facts that sound fake but are 100% real. From animals to history, science, and human behavior, these unbelievable truths will amaze you.
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81 Cat Facts that Will Surprise You
Learn fascinating cat facts that explain why cats act aloof, affectionate, or unpredictable, grounded in biology, evolution, and animal behavior science.
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35 Biology Facts that Sound Made-Up (But are Totally Real)
What do sloths, lobsters, and your mouth all have in common? Discover weird and interesting biology facts that explore nature and wonder of life itself.
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97 Dinosaur Facts That Changes What We Know About Prehistory
Explore the world's most exciting prehistoric creatures with our fun dinosaur facts, ranging from the carnivorous T-rex to the stubby-legged ankylosaur.
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