A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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