One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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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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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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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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