Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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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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