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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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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Aluminum used to be more valuable than gold!
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