Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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