The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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