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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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
42
Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
17
According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
15
Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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