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• Venus is the brightest planet in the night sky.
• Due to its thick cloud cover that reflects sunlight strongly.
• It is often called the “Evening Star” or “Morning Star.”

Additional information:

• Distance from Sun: ~108 million km
• Diameter: 12,104 km
• Orbital Period: 225 Earth days
• Atmosphere: Thick CO₂ clouds, very reflective

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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• Main mineral in hemoglobin: Iron
• Chemical symbol: Fe
• Location: Red blood cells
• Main function: Oxygen transport throughout the body

Last verified on 12-10-2026

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• The liver is the largest gland in the human body.
• It is situated in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, beneath the diaphragm, and above the stomach.
• It is reddish-brown.
• It is weighs approximately 1.5 kg.

• The pineal gland is the smallest gland.
• It about the size of a grain of rice.
• It weighs approximately 150 mg.
• It is part of the endocrine system.

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• Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas.
• It is a colorless, non-flammable gas used in medicine.
• Nitrous oxide (N₂O) causes temporary laughing and relaxation.

Additional information:

• Nitrous oxide was discovered by Joseph Priestley in 1772.

Last verified on 18-01-2026

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• Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, followed by Venus.
• Called an inner planet because it orbits inside Earth’s orbit.
• Number of moons: 0 (Mercury has no natural satellites).
• Size: Smallest planet in the solar system.
• Nickname: Swift Planet, due to its fast orbit around the Sun (≈88 days per orbit).

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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• Largest part: Cerebrum.
• Hemispheres: Two — right and left.
• Main functions: Thinking, memory, intelligence, speech, and voluntary movement.
• Cerebellum: Mainly controls balance and coordination.
• Brainstem: Connects the brain with the spinal cord and controls vital functions.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

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• The largest bone in the human body is the femur (the thighbone)
• It is located in the upper leg, between the hip and the knee.
• It supports the weight of the body and helps you walk, run, and stand
• It is about 48 centimeters (18 inches) long.

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• The lowest part of the backbone is called the sacrum.
• The smallest bone is the stirrup (stapes).
• The strongest bone for its size is the lower jaw or mandible.

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

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Dinosaurs are part of the reptile group, specifically a diverse group of reptiles that appeared during the Mesozoic Era.

They were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates for over 160 million years.

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Geologists are scientists who study a planet's solid features, like soil, rocks, and minerals.

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Isaac Newton formulated the law of universal gravitation, explaining how gravity works.

He famously described gravity after observing an apple fall from a tree.