Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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