Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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