Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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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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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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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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