Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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