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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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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