The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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