One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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