TIL Marco Polo became Kublai Khan's diplomat at 21 years old. One of his journeys included 2-year voyage from China to the Persian Gulf where of 600 men, only 18 survived. Altogether, throughout his life he traveled almost 15,000 miles or 24,000 km.
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You can easily build this handy mallet yourself with a few pieces of wood and a little effort. 🤗 Find out all information at https://t.co/leISZSevM7 #engineering https://t.co/RtyxQ6C0Ug
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The Hubble telescope could eventually perform an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. 🛰 #engineering https://t.co/AlPbUTPSvH
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Lathering up the sunscreen in the early 1900s. 🧴 Head to the link in our bio for a quick look at the ways we protected ourselves from UV rays before the advent of modern sunscreen. ☀️ #accessibility text: Three vintage photos of people applying sunscreen to themselves and others.
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Lunar ice can be used for drinking water, rocket fuel, and other vital resources in missions to the Moon and beyond. 🌕 #engineering https://t.co/KvLG1kRHzg
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TIL Giraffes only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep in a 24-hour period! They often achieve that in quick naps that may last only a minute or two at a time
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All five answers have something in common. Can you figure it out? 🌀 Head to the link in our bio for the answer.
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Crew members traveling in the vehicle have complained of hearing loss, joint aches, and nausea. 🤒 #engineering https://t.co/VZbnRW609x
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The Future Of Work Will Be 5-Hour Days, A 4-Day Workweek And Flexible Staggered Schedules
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The aim is to boost employee productivity, but does it really do that? 📹 #engineering https://t.co/rsIiBMBKbe
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In 1960, the RAF parachuted cats into Borneo to deal with a rat army.
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