The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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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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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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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 are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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