Dr.Jonas Salk, the man who came up with the cure for polio, didn’t patent the drug. This made the drug more affordable to the general public, and he lost out an an estimated $7 billion dollars for himself.
41
One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
71
According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
12
Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
118
Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
11
Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
134
Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
75
In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
17