Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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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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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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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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