A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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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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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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