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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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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