At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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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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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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