In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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