Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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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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