Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Each day is longer than the previous on by 0.00000002 seconds which is 13 seconds each century!
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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