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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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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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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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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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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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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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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