During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
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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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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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