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    The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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    Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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    Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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    A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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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 Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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    0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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