Dolphins have their own version of baby talk. One of Saturn’s moons likely has a habitable ocean. You have two noses, and you can control them separately via your armpits. And 78 more facts that make you appreciate the wonders of science and nature.

From Weekly Filet #471, in January 2024.

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