One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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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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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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