Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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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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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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A coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy.
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