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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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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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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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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