For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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Dr.Jonas Salk, the man who came up with the cure for polio, didn’t patent the drug. This made the drug more affordable to the general public, and he lost out an an estimated $7 billion dollars for himself.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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