Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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