The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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The brain case [of Neanderthals] on the average was more than 13 percent larger than that of the average of modern man
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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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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