A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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