Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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Your brain is 80% water.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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