It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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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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Each day is longer than the previous on by 0.00000002 seconds which is 13 seconds each century!
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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