Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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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 average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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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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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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