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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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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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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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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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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