One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Dr.Jonas Salk, the man who came up with the cure for polio, didn’t patent the drug. This made the drug more affordable to the general public, and he lost out an an estimated $7 billion dollars for himself.
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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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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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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