Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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