Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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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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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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