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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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    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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    The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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    T-Rex DNA
    T-Rex DNA
    In 2005, a portion of T-rex bone was dissolved in acid. It revealed soft tissue with sections of possible DNA.
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    Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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    Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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    The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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