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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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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