Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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The gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell may slow ageing and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, according to scientists in China.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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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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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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