Aluminum used to be more valuable than gold!
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Scientists are working on a portable spray-on-skin that can heal severe wounds in just a few minutes.The spray mainly contains important proteins that can reprogram the injured cells to become stem cells, and back to young uniformed skin cells. So far they were able to accelerate healing process from 12 weeks to 21 days with a similar approach.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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