Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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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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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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