In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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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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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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The gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell may slow ageing and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, according to scientists in China.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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