Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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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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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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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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