Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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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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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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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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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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