One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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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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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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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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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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