The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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