A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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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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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Aluminum used to be more valuable than gold!
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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