Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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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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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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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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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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