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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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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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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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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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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