In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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