A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
73
At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
55
Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
118
Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
134
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.
24
Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
88
In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
16
In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
17