Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Sound travels fifteen times faster through steel than through air.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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The gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell may slow ageing and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, according to scientists in China.
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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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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