The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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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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