Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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