Marie Curie, the Nobel prize winning scientist who discovered radium, died of radiation poisoning.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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The idea of left brain (logical) and right brain (creative) has no basis in neuroscience and is in fact a myth.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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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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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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