Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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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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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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For a high school science fair project, 17-year-old Michio Kaku built a particle accelerator in his parent's garage that was able to generate a magnetic field 20,000 times greater than the Earth's and produce collisions powerful enough to create antimatter.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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