In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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