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Coin shiver in dry ice!
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An American coin shivers in ice made from carbon dioxide (temperature below -78.5 degrees Celsius).
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Engineers have developed a battery-free radio the size of an ant
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These tiny chips have been designed to bring the capability of the Internet to everyday objects in your home. Think smart light globes, smart vacuum cleaners, and smart coffee makers, all communicating wirelessly with each other to cater to your every whim.
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Drama queen
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The Drama! Hognose snakes play dead by lying on its back, lolling its tongue, and giving off the odor of carrion!
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Largest ball pit
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The world's largest ball pit in China - contains over one million balls!
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One bizarre looking bird
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The bizarre helmeted hornbill is the only bird of its kind with a solid head 'casque', or helmet. They use these bony features to battle each other - ramming their heads together, in mid-air, for up to two hours at a time.
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Beautiful blue bees
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These pretty little insects are blue-banded bees, native to Australia. They use a special technique called 'buzz pollination', which involves vibrating their bodies to shake particles of pollen free from flowers. Crops such as tomatoes, blueberries, eggplants and chillies rely on it.
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Unearthed statues from ancient times
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An enormous tomb has been unearthed in northern Greece, guarded by two beautifully preserved female figures. It’s been dated to the time of Alexander the Great.
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Meet the smallest known vertebrate
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This fly-sized frog is the world's smallest known vertebrate. Paedophryne amauensis is 7.7 millimetres long and inhabits New Guinean rain forests.
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Become an astrobrewologist
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Launched into orbit three years ago, a vial of Scotland's 'space whisky' is due home so researchers can see how the conditions in space affect flavour. This is one small step for man, one giant leap for whisky.
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