A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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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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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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