During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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