A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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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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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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