Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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