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    4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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    Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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    One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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    Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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    Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag
    Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.
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    Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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    The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".
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