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... that a U.S. Secretary of Commerce wrote of the Richards Building (pictured), "were there such a function as a public incendiary, these buildings are among the first that should receive his official attention"?
... that nucleic acid design is used in DNA nanotechnology and DNA computing to create nanomachines, polyhedra, and nanoscale origami?
... that there is indirect, but unconfirmed, evidence of certain diseases being spread by toilet plume?
... that the U.S. Naval Medical Research Center operates a clinical laboratory for diagnosing uncommon diseases in active duty military and their families?
... that U.S. Vice President Al Gore smashed a glass ashtray on the Late Show with David Letterman to advocate for simplified government acquisition procedures?
... that Hanford city officials opposed placing California High-Speed Rail's Kings–Tulare Station inside city limits, and then complained about its remoteness from downtown?

Selections from my DYK credits. Refresh.