It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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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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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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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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