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It was built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom, around 2580–2560 BCE, for the pharaoh Khufu (also known as Cheops).

It was built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom, around 2580–2560 BCE, for the pharaoh Khufu (also known as Cheops).

King Tutankhamun, commonly referred to as King Tut, became pharaoh at the age of nine and is famous for the treasures found in his tomb.

King Tutankhamun, commonly referred to as King Tut, became pharaoh at the age of nine and is famous for the treasures found in his tomb.

It was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth in 1631.

It was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth in 1631.

There are two main species of largest land animals on Earth: the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).

There are two main species of largest land animals on Earth: the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).

Adult blue whales can reach lengths of up to 100 feet. The heart of a blue whale is about the size of a small car, and it can weigh as...

Adult blue whales can reach lengths of up to 100 feet. The heart of a blue whale is about the size of a small car, and it can weigh as...

The liver receives a dual blood supply: oxygenated blood from the hepatic artery and nutrient-rich blood from the portal vein.

The liver receives a dual blood supply: oxygenated blood from the hepatic artery and nutrient-rich blood from the portal vein.

Humans have around 2,000 to 4,000 taste buds on their tongues, with each taste bud containing between 50 to 100 taste receptor cells.

Humans have around 2,000 to 4,000 taste buds on their tongues, with each taste bud containing between 50 to 100 taste receptor cells.

The sense of smell is closely linked to memory and emotions, with certain scents triggering vivid recollections and feelings.

The sense of smell is closely linked to memory and emotions, with certain scents triggering vivid recollections and feelings.

Humans shed millions of skin cells daily, and it's estimated that an individual sheds about 8 pounds (3.6 kilograms) of skin cells each year.

Humans shed millions of skin cells daily, and it's estimated that an individual sheds about 8 pounds (3.6 kilograms) of skin cells each year.

The lunar module, named Eagle, carried Armstrong and Aldrin to the Moon's surface while Collins orbited above in the command module, Columbia.

The lunar module, named Eagle, carried Armstrong and Aldrin to the Moon's surface while Collins orbited above in the command module, Columbia.

The Battle of Stalingrad, fought between the Soviet Union and Germany from 1942 to 1943, was one of the largest and bloodiest battles in history.

The Battle of Stalingrad, fought between the Soviet Union and Germany from 1942 to 1943, was one of the largest and bloodiest battles in history.

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