A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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