A coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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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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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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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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