German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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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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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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