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The Healing Power of Forest Bathing: Nature’s Ultimate Therapy

by funfactfeed_admin | Dec 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, finding peace can feel impossible. Enter Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing—a Japanese practice that’s all about immersing yourself in nature to heal your body and mind. But don’t let the term confuse you; forest bathing...

Hayrides Used to Actually Carry Hay!

by funfactfeed_admin | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

Hayrides began as a practical aspect of farm life, originally serving as a way for farmers to transport freshly harvested hay from the fields to the barns. Horse-drawn wagons loaded with hay would make their way across the farm, and over time, this common agricultural...

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A Day on Venus Is Longer Than a Year

Venus has one of the most unusual rotations in our solar system. A single day on Venus—meaning the time it takes for the planet to rotate once on its axis—lasts 243 Earth days. However, it only takes 225 Earth days for Venus to complete one orbit around the Sun. This means a day on Venus is actually longer than a year! Adding to the oddity, Venus rotates in the opposite direction of most planets, causing the Sun to rise in the west and set in the east. Venus is truly a planet of extremes!