Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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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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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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