unbfacts: Some estimates say there are about 30–40 million nomadic people worldwide. In Mongolia, UNESCO says about 30% of the population is still nomadic or semi-nomadic herders. Source
unbfacts: The Wedge-tailed Eagle (the largest bird of prey in Australia) is so protective of its nest sites that it sometimes attacks hang gliders, airplanes, and helicopters. Source
unbfacts: In 2015, a Chinese woman who was missing for a decade and presumed dead was found living in an internet cafe. She had spent most of the last 10 years playing games. Source
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