4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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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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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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