Glucose (sugar) has an opposite “handed” isomer L-glucose that tastes identical and isn't metabolized as sugar, so it's safe for diabetics. Unfortunately, L-glucose costs 50% more than gold.
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Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, is dyslexic.
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The Canadian province of New Brunswick (which was part of the UK at the time) had a bloodless war with the US state of Maine in 1839
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The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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