Each day is longer than the previous on by 0.00000002 seconds which is 13 seconds each century!
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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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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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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