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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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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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Each day is longer than the previous on by 0.00000002 seconds which is 13 seconds each century!
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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