One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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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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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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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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