Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Blue eyes are a genetic mutation. Before the mutation occured, all humans had brown eyes.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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