Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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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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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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