The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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Scientists are working on a portable spray-on-skin that can heal severe wounds in just a few minutes.The spray mainly contains important proteins that can reprogram the injured cells to become stem cells, and back to young uniformed skin cells. So far they were able to accelerate healing process from 12 weeks to 21 days with a similar approach.
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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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