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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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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