Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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