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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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.
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