One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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The most expensive material on the planet is antimatter - worth $62.5 trillion per gram.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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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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