Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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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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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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