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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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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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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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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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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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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