Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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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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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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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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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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