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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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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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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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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