Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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The gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell may slow ageing and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, according to scientists in China.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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