For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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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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It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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