The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
51
Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
0
No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
107
Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
46
According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
12
Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
173
If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
67
The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
56