A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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