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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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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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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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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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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