It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
6
A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
15
Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
75
The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
31
A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
57
Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
20
Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
50