In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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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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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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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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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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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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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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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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