The most expensive material on the planet is antimatter - worth $62.5 trillion per gram.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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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 aren't sure what color dinosaurs were.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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