4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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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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