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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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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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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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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