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.
5
Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
18
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.
1
One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
75
Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
9
Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
75
Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
39
According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
12