One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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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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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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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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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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