The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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