In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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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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Blue eyes are a genetic mutation. Before the mutation occured, all humans had brown eyes.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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