The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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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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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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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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