Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Scientists aren't sure what color dinosaurs were.
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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