One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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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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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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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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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