Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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