Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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