Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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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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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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