Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
42
Blue eyes are a genetic mutation. Before the mutation occured, all humans had brown eyes.
89
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.
10
Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
65
In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
16
Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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