In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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