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.
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The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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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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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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