Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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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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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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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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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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