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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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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