In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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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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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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