A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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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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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Sound travels fifteen times faster through steel than through air.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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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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