Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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