Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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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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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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