Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Blue eyes are a genetic mutation. Before the mutation occured, all humans had brown eyes.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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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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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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