A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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