A coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy.
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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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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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