Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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