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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An artist in Iowa named Patrick Acton built a complete model of Hogwarts out of matchsticks.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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While filming a guest appearance on Star Trek TNG, Stephen Hawking was taken on a tour of the USS Enterprise set. When he saw the Warp Core, he paused, and said “I’m working on that.”
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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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