The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
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One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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