A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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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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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.
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