A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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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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