Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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