Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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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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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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