Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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