Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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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.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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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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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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