The gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell may slow ageing and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, according to scientists in China.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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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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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 third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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