Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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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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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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