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    Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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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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    Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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    A coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy.
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    If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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    The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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    There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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