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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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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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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