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    Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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    A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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    0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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    Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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    The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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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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    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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