Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Only about 2% of the world population has green eyes.
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The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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A lump of pure gold the size of a matchbox can be flattened into a sheet the size of a tennis court.
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There is a persistent storm in Venezuela that produces lightning 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour and has been going since at least the 16th century.
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Some monks can increase their body temperature so much they can dry soaking sheets in a freezing room!
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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