Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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