Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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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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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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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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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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