A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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