A coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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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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