Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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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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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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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Scientists aren't sure what color dinosaurs were.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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