In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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