The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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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.
15
Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
5
One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
71
A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
73
Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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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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