The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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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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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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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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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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