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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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    If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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    Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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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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    At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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    Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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    According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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    In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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