There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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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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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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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
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