A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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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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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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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.
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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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