Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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A coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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