Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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