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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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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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