In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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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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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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