The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth.
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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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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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