Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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There's a café in France which charges €7 for a coffee to rude customers and €1.40 to people who talk politely to staff.
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There's a regenerative candle that creates a new candle as it melts.
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On October 28, 2013, wind power provided 100% of Denmark's power. At 2:00am, it was producing 122% of the country's energy needs.
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Mackinac Island, Michigan, has banned cars since 1898!
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