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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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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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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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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