Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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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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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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