During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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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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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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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 left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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