0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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Sound travels fifteen times faster through steel than through air.
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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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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