It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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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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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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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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