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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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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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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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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