The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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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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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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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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