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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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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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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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Aluminum used to be more valuable than gold!
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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