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    An Australian study found that homework is of little to no academic value to students in elementary and junior high schools.
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    Robo Fish
    Robo Fish
    A robotic fsh created by researchers at NYU-Poly was left to interact with normal fish. It was accepted by them and soon guided them as a leader.
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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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    In 2013, the Netherlands scheduled 19 prisons to be closed due to a lack of criminals.
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    The first foreigner to become a samurai was an African slave.
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    Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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    Elephants are among the most emotional creatures in the world - they have even been known to rescue other animals, such as trapped dogs.
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    Bioluminescent Plants
    Bioluminescent Plants
    The world's first genetically-engineered bioluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) house plants have been created and could eventually be used as a functional light source.
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