Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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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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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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