The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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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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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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