MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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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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