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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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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