A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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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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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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