Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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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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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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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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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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