Your brain is 80% water.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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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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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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