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 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!
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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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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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Your brain is 80% water.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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