4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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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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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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