Marie Curie, the Nobel prize winning scientist who discovered radium, died of radiation poisoning.
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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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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A coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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