The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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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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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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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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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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