In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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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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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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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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