Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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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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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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