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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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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