Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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The most expensive material on the planet is antimatter - worth $62.5 trillion per gram.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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