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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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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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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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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