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    Bioluminescent Plants
    Bioluminescent Plants
    The world's first genetically-engineered bioluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) house plants have been created and could eventually be used as a functional light source.
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    The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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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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    Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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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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    The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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    Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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    Sequencing DNA from Cigarette Butt in Street and 3D Printing Face from It
    It's possible to sequence DNA on gum and cigarette butts found in the street and 3D print a very accurate face from it.
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