The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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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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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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