Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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