Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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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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If you blowtorch Pepto-Bismol, you would get a hunk of metal.
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