In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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