Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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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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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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