At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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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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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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