Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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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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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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