There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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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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