A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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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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