If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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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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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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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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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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