Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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Marie Curie, the Nobel prize winning scientist who discovered radium, died of radiation poisoning.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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