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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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Marie Curie, the Nobel prize winning scientist who discovered radium, died of radiation poisoning.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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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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