Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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A coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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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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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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