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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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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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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