A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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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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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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