German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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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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