A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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