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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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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