A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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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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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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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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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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