Science Facts

    Random Science Facts

    There are 113 Science Facts!

    Coke-Powered Phone
    Coke-Powered Phone
    Daizi Zheng, a Chinese designer, made a Coca-Cola powered cell phone. She designed a battery that uses enzymes to generate electricity from the carbs.
    155
    One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
    75
    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.
    15
    Why Do Old Books Have a Distinct Smell?
    The reason why old books have such a distinct smell is because hundreds of organic compounds in the pages break down over time and release chemicals that smell like almond, vanilla, and grass.
    33
    A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
    57
    Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
    62
    Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
    -104
    Cold water weighs more than hot water.
    93