Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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All Humans Are 99.9% Genetically Identical and 98.4% of human genes are the same as the genes of a chimpanzee.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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