Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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