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    All Humans Are 99.9% Genetically Identical and 98.4% of human genes are the same as the genes of a chimpanzee.
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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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    The brain case [of Neanderthals] on the average was more than 13 percent larger than that of the average of modern man
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    For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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    In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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    Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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    Bioluminescent Plants
    Bioluminescent Plants
    The world's first genetically-engineered bioluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) house plants have been created and could eventually be used as a functional light source.
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    Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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