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    Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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    Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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    Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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    The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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    A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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    Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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    Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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