Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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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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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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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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