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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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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Blue eyes are a genetic mutation. Before the mutation occured, all humans had brown eyes.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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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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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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