Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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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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The inventor of the Super Soaker squirt gun was a NASA Scientist who also helped develop the Stealth Bomber and the Galileo mission to Jupiter.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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