There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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