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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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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