A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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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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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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