The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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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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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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