Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Aluminum used to be more valuable than gold!
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Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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