If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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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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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
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