The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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