Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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The bark of an older redwood tree is fireproof.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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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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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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