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Cocaine Discovery
- During the 1986 Challenger recovery mission, 25kg of cocaine was found amongst the debris.
- Its value could've covered the mission's $13 million cost, but it was burned.
Ancient Greek Medicine
- An ancient Greek shipwreck contained well-preserved pills with herbal ingredients.
- Scientists analyzed them, revealing ancient medicinal practices using ingredients like celery and onion.
Low-Background Steel
- Steel made before 1945, called low-background steel, is highly valuable due to its low radioactivity.
- Modern steel is slightly radioactive due to nuclear testing, making pre-1945 steel ideal for scientific instruments.