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.
39
Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
33
Iron weighs more after it rusts.
68
There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
13
In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
17
Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
42
When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
199