Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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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 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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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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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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