At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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