A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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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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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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