Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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