Sound travels about 4.3 times faster through water than through air.

Lightning is hotter than the Sun.

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Many coins are made of precious metals such as gold and silver which makes their value higher than face value.

Fact #1672 · Science

In 2012, scientists confirmed the existence of the Higgs boson.

Fact #1012 · Science

The Stroop effect demonstrates how conflicting information can slow reaction time.

Fact #1463 · Science

The Cavendish experiment measured the density of the Earth using lead spheres.

Fact #994 · Science

The Earth's outer core is liquid metal.

Fact #250 · Science

The development of organ transplantation extended human lifespan.

Fact #1201 · Science

The Stanford prison experiment explored role-based behavior in groups.

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