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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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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