One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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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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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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