One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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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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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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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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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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