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    0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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    It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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    Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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    Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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    Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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    Bioluminescent Plants
    Bioluminescent Plants
    The world's first genetically-engineered bioluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) house plants have been created and could eventually be used as a functional light source.
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    When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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