Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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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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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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