Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Aluminum used to be more valuable than gold!
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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