27 Science Fictions That Became Science Facts In 2012
We may never have our flying cars, but the future is here. From creating fully functioning artificial leaves to hacking the human brain, science made a lot of breakthroughs this year.
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That Newly Discovered Monkey Is Actually Nic Cage
OF COURSE IT IS.
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The Phallus Dreweseii
This newly discovered mushroom, the Phallus dreweseii, is named after two things. A guy named Robert Drewes and its striking resemblance to a penis. It was just found off the coast of West Africa. View Image ›
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Escalator Spinning
A novel use of escalators, one which kind of boggles the mind. A blonde woman spins using the power of opposing escalators. Expect to see all the kids doing this the next time you go to a mall. Watch Video ›
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Platypus Genome
Scientists have mapped the bizarre DNA of the duck-billed platypus. Citing it as a key to understanding all mammalian evolution, scientists noted the platypus also has 10 different sex chromosomes, instead of just X or Y, and say it may finally solve the question about the origin of the scrotum. Read More ›
