The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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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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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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