Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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Marie Curie, the Nobel prize winning scientist who discovered radium, died of radiation poisoning.
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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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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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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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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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