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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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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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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