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    The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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    Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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    Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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    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 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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    If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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    Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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