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 earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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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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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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