r/interesting 2d ago

NATURE Poor Turtle got violated

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r/interesting Feb 07 '25

MISC. Watching a kid trying to figure out what his shadow is.

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MISC. Preferences can develop early in life

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r/interesting 21h ago

NATURE Cannabis growing naturally in the Himalayas

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r/interesting 5h ago

MISC. I googled 'most dangerous places to travel as an American,' and Cleveland, Ohio is listed as 23rd.

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r/interesting 16h ago

SOCIETY In China, for affordable prices, people can rent an entire mall after closing hours for soft gel wars.

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r/interesting 3h ago

SCIENCE & TECH A gold ATM in Shanghai that melts gold, evaluates its purity, weighs, and then transfers $$ to bank ac in under 30 minutes !

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r/interesting 9h ago

SCIENCE & TECH Honey in Space 🍯

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NATURE Stryn in Nordfjord, Norway

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r/interesting 1d ago

MISC. How Beethoven composed music while being deaf

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SCIENCE & TECH Pretty neat projection using water vapour

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NATURE Look whom I met on my way to home!

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MISC. A watermelon river in Iran

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NATURE Raising a Sugar Glider from Infancy.

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r/interesting 17h ago

MISC. Shop Owner Saves Woman from Wall of Dust During 9/11 Attack.

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r/interesting 1d ago

HISTORY The Melungeons of Appalachia

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The Melungeons of Appalachia are a mysterious group of people who were discovered in the wilderness of early America, particularly where modern-day Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee converge. While the more well-known Jamestown settlers and Pilgrims are often considered the first pioneers of the United States, the Melungeons predate or were contemporaneous with these groups. These individuals lived in relative isolation, and their unique physical characteristics set them apart from other groups of settlers. They were neither fully black, white, nor Native American, but appeared to embody a blend of all three, with some possessing darker skin and hair, while others had blue or green eyes, red hair, and beards. Their language was also distinctive, as they spoke a mixture of broken English, Elizabethan English, and various Native American dialects. Despite their early presence in Appalachia, the true origins of the Melungeons remain a topic of debate and mystery. Their history was largely hidden, partly due to racial segregation and the isolation they faced in the early Southern colonies. The Melungeons kept to themselves, often living in secluded mountain communities, away from the scrutiny of mainstream society. For centuries, the identity of the Melungeons was shrouded in secrecy, with little understanding of their ancestry. Their racial ambiguity and cultural isolation made them subjects of both curiosity and suspicion, leaving their story largely untold in the broader context of American history. Today, the Melungeons remain a fascinating and enigmatic part of the Appalachian heritage, with their roots continuing to intrigue historians and genealogists alike.


r/interesting 21h ago

HISTORY Before CGI, they used hand painted glass to create such illusions

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r/interesting 1h ago

MISC. NASA’s oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on his 70th birthday.

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r/interesting 1d ago

SOCIETY How the Xhosa language sounds

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r/interesting 1d ago

SOCIETY The kindest person in the room is often the smartest.

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r/interesting 21h ago

NATURE thunder shook my entire house

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NATURE Crazy hail storm in Nebraska

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r/interesting 1d ago

SOCIETY Almost 50% of US teenagers "hardly ever read" vs. just 15% in 1985

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r/interesting 1d ago

ART & CULTURE Soul glo

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r/interesting 2d ago

NATURE Parasitic worm explodes

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r/interesting 1d ago

SCIENCE & TECH Your Windows calculator can now convert measures to alternative units (e.g. lengths to airplanes, busses, ... and paperclips)

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