In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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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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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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