The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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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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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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