It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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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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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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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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