Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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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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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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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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If you blowtorch Pepto-Bismol, you would get a hunk of metal.
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Each day is longer than the previous on by 0.00000002 seconds which is 13 seconds each century!
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