Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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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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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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