The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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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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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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The most expensive material on the planet is antimatter - worth $62.5 trillion per gram.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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