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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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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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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All Humans Are 99.9% Genetically Identical and 98.4% of human genes are the same as the genes of a chimpanzee.
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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