Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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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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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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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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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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