Top 7 Unforgettable Fun Facts from 2019 That Will Blow Your Mind!

1. Cracking Mars' Cosmic Walnut

Cracking the Red Planet's core like a cosmic walnut: In 2019, NASA's InSight lander detected Mars' three largest "marsquakes" ever recorded, with one lasting over an hour and measuring just above 4.0 on the Richter scale, suggesting that Mars has a bigger core and lighter crust than previously thought.
Source => smithsonianmag.com

2. Glowing Pocket Sharks

In 2019, sharks got a whole lot cuter and gained a set of bioluminous glitter: Meet the American pocket shark, a glow-in-the-dark pocket-sized critter that scuba-dived its way into our hearts! The Serious Reveal: Discovered in the Gulf of Mexico, the Mollisquama mississippiensis is only 5 and a half inches long, has a pouch to squirt glowing clouds, and light-producing glands covering its body, making it a tiny marvel from the mysterious depths of our oceans.
Source => insider.com

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3. The Geeks in the African Savannah

In 2019, a digital version of the United Nations landed in the African Savannah like a geeky Lion King: the 8th Meeting of the African Internet Governance Forum took place in N'Djamena, Chad, discussing "Shared Responsibilities of Stakeholders for a Robust Internet Governance Ecosystem in Africa," and producing the Ndjamena Statement of Seniors and the African Youth Internet Governance Forum Communique.
Source => afigf.org

4. Transparent Deep-Sea Fashionista

In 2019, the deep-sea fashion world was taken by storm when the latest trendsetter emerged from the ocean depths with a head-turning, transparent ensemble and glowing green eyes that lit up the room—or rather, the deep dark abyss: The barreleye fish, known for its unique, see-through head and tubular eyes that can rotate within its transparent shield, was recorded nine times by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, showcasing its keen ability to filter sunlight and spot the bioluminescence of its favorite snacks, small fish, and jellyfish, all while rocking a one-of-a-kind, aquatic fashion statement!
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5. Chandra's Galactic X-Ray Art

Who said X-rays were just for checking if you swallowed your LEGO? In 2019, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory threw a bash of galactic proportions for its 20th anniversary: It released breathtaking images of colliding galaxy clusters, massive stars creating intense radiation, rare supernova remnants rich in oxygen, and a supermassive black hole in the heart of the Milky Way. These cosmic masterpieces indeed showcased the power of X-rays and took a peek into the very fabric of the universe.
Source => chandra.si.edu

6. Ancient Trigonometry Triumph

Who needs a protractor when you have a 37-centuries-old tablet: In 2019, University of New South Wales mathematicians analyzed the 3,700-year-old Babylonian clay tablet known as Plimpton 322, uncovering an ancient trigonometry table that's not only ahead of its time but also more accurate than modern tables. The tablet, which employed ratios instead of angles, was potentially used for surveying and constructing temples, palaces, and ancient Babylonian condos. This revelation gives "old school" a whole new meaning and shows that Babylonian math was the bee's knees back in the day.
Source => theguardian.com

7. Artistic Artificial Intelligence

In 2019, artificial artists got creative and finally picked up the "brushes" they never had, armed with their digital wit and a thing for pixels: AI-generated artwork emerged, with monumental pieces like Mario Klingemann's "Memories of Passersby I" fetching £40,000 at Sotherby's London, Jenna Sutela's "nimiia cétiï" expressing bacterial inspiration, and Refik Anadol's "Machine Hallucination" dishing out New York City like never before seen using 100 million images.
Source => medium.com