Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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