The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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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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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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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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