Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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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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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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