Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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