There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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