One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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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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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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The most expensive material on the planet is antimatter - worth $62.5 trillion per gram.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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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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