The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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