One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
20
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.
24
Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
57
Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
46
The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
31
No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.
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