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d Knowledge in Five Minutes Are you ready to broaden your horizons with some cold knowledge? Here we go! Did you know that a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance? Yes, these beautiful pink birds are not only elegant but also have a unique name for their flock. Have you ever wondered why we feel cold when we have a fever? The answer lies in the hypothalamus, our brain's thermostat. The hypothalamus raises our body's temperature to fight off an infection, which makes us feel cold even when our actual body temperature is higher than normal. Are you a fan of astronomy? If so, you might be interested to know that the closest galaxy to our Milky Way, the Canis Major Dwarf, is getting closer to us. In fact, it's already merging with our galaxy, which means our night sky will look different than it does now in just a few billion years. Have you ever heard of the "Mandela Effect"? This phenomenon refers to the collective misremembering of a certain fact or event. For example, some people remember a children's book series called "The Berenstain Bears," while others remember it as "The Berenstein Bears." The explanation for the Mandela Effect is yet to be fully understood, but it's an interesting topic to ponder. Do you know why cats have rough tongues? It's not only for grooming purposes but also for survival! A cat's rough tongue helps it to pull the meat off the bone when eating prey. Additionally, their tongues help them drink water by forming a scoop-like shape. Have you ever wondered why we clink glasses when we toast? The custom dates back to ancient Rome, where poison was a more common way of assassination than it is now. By clinking glasses, it was thought that some of the drink would spill into the other person's cup, thereby showing that the drink wasn't poisoned. Finally, did you know that there is a place in Japan where cats outnumber humans six to one? This magical place is called Aoshima Island and is known as "Cat Island" by locals and tourists alike. The island is home to around 200 cats, who live a life of leisure and tranquility as they are fed by the island's residents and visitors. That's it for today's cold knowledge. I hope you've learned something new and interesting!
