At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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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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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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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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