One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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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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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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