Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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