Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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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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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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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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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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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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