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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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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