The record for the longest scientifically documented period without sleep is 264.4 hours (eleven days).
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The sun puts out more power in 1 second than mankind has ever used within human existence.
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Scientists say that a 'zombie apocalypse' is actually possible based on the recent discovery of certain brain parasites. But as of now, these parasites only affect bugs.
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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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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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