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The custom of putting candles on cakes dates back to the ancient Greeks, who honored the goddess Artemis by placing lit candles on round, moon-shaped cakes. They believed that the smoke from the candles carried their wishes and prayers up to the gods in the sky. @googlefactss #history #ancientgreece

In Japan, letting a sumo wrestler make your baby cry, Nakizumo, is considered good luck and a sign of the baby's good health. @googlefactss #traditions #asia

The people in Bali, Indonesia, only have one of four names which are given according to birth order, the names are: Wayan, Made, Nyoman, and Ketut which are used for the first, second, third, and fourth children, respectively. If a family has a fifth child, they are named Wayan again, starting the cycle over. These names are used for both male and female children. @googlefactss #cultures #asia [read more....]

Released in North America on 29th November 1972 by Atari, Pong was one of the earliest video games. The game became popular both at home on consoles and at video arcades. [Play it here] [read more] Send your high-scores in the comments. 😉 @googlefactss #pong #games #computer

The word “bible” is from the Greek ta biblia, which means “the scrolls” or “the books.” The word is derived from the ancient city of Byblos, which was the official supplier of paper products to the ancient world. @googlefactss #religion #funfact #nowyouknow

The Moon takes about 29.5 Earth days to go from one sunrise to the next. Daylight lasts around 14.75 days, and night also lasts about 14.75 days. This long day and night happen because the Moon spins slowly and moves around Earth at the same time. We always see the same side of the Moon because of this. 🌕🌑 [Read more] @googlefactss #Moon #LunarDay #SpaceFacts #Astronomy

Researchers developed a method to power wearables using body heat and movement, reducing reliance on batteries. This innovation makes devices smaller, longer-lasting, and more convenient by cutting charging needs. ⚡👕🔋 [Source] @googlefactss #WearableTech #BodyPower #Innovation #TechNews #EnergyHarvesting

🎵 "Face the music" means to accept the consequences of your actions, even when they're unpleasant. The phrase likely originated in mid-19th century America. One theory suggests it came from military tradition—disgraced officers would literally face the military band during their dishonorable discharge—a public shaming. Other theories link it to actors facing the orchestra pit, or to the UK tradition of West Gallery singing, where the gentry had to listen to songs that might be critical of them. The earliest known print reference is from an 1834 New Hampshire newspaper. @googlefactss #PhraseOrigins #FaceTheMusic #Etymology #LanguageHistory

On November 28, 1893, New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world to grant all women the right to vote in parliamentary elections. 🗳️✊ [Read more] @googlefactss #WomensSuffrage #NewZealand #History #OnThisDay

Many mammals show same-sex sexual behavior. Scientists don’t always report it because they think it is rare or not important to study. It is not because of social or political reasons. This behavior happens in nature more than people realize. 🐾 [Source1] [Source2] @googlefactss #Biology #AnimalBehavior #Research

Edentulous refers to a condition where a person has lost all of their natural teeth in either the upper, lower, or both jaws. This can result from advanced gum disease, severe tooth decay, trauma, or other health conditions that lead to tooth loss. [Read more] @googlefactss #health #dentistry #teeth #brush

Stress can make hair turn white by damaging cells that color hair. In mice, stress made these cells vanish, turning fur white. A protein called CDK causes this damage. Medicines blocking CDK stopped hair whitening in mice. This research could help prevent stress-related grey hair in the future. [Read more] @googlefactss #Stress #GreyHair #Science #Health #HairCare 🧬🧪

In 2025 László Krasznahorkai won the Nobel Prize for Literature and was cited by the Nobel committee “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” [Read more] @googlefactss #NobelPrize #literature

Alfred Nobel signed his last will on November 27, 1895, using his fortune to establish the Nobel Prizes. 📜 [Read more] @googlefactss #AlfredNobel #History #NobelPrize #November27

Breasts can grow bigger in a natural way by eating foods and herbs that help boost estrogen or balance hormones. It might take a while, so you won't see or feel results after one meal. Men might want to skip these foods themselves but could surprise their female partners with a homemade meal. To know what to eat or avoid, check the [Source]. @googlefactss 🌿🍎 #BreastGrowth #NaturalHealth #Wellness

🦃 Every year, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. This year that is 27 November. The tradition dates back to 1621, when Pilgrims and Wampanoag people shared a harvest feast to give thanks for survival and a successful harvest. [Read more] @googlefactss #Thanksgiving #History #Gratitude #November27 #HarvestFeast

@GOOGLEFACTSS PARDON To celebrate 9 years of posting facts, we'll unmute and unban 9 members from the group chat. Text the tagged admin for your mute/ban from the group to be reviewed. NOTE: -People with minor offences will be given priority -The pardon will only be applicable today -We'll serve you on a first come, first served basis

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A mother orangutan 🦧 never puts her babies 👶 down and typically nurses them 🍼 for 6 to 9 years, which is the longest mother/child nursing dependence of any animal on earth! 🌍❤️ @googlefactss #animals #mammals [read more...]