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CHEMISTRY FACTS
Plants release a growth hormone called Ethylene.
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Different flame colors can also mean different degrees of heat.
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Glass is an amorphous solid.
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Mars appears red to the human eye due to the iron oxide particles that suspend its atmosphere.
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It is extremely difficult to achieve to have two atoms of the same elements that are exactly the same.
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You can burn metals such as thermite.
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Water is blue for a reason.
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Glass is an amorphous non-crystalline solid.
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Balloons will only float when they are filled with gases that are lighter than air.
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Nature can create ozone by natural occurrences of lightning and sunlight.
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The hydrogen atoms in our bodies are approximately 13.7 billion years old.
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Human blood is red due to the hemoglobin in our bodies.
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Dry ice is the term we use for frozen carbon dioxide.
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Inhaling helium will cause your voice to travel through your vocal cords quicker.
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Dmitri Mendeleev created the periodic table.
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If you were to pee in space, it would vaporize and turn into gas immediately.
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In its normal state, oxygen is colorless, odorless, and tasteless.
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Without saliva to dissolve food molecules in your mouth, you would not be able to taste anything.
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Adding salt to water increases its density levels.
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The composition of diamonds was discovered during the 18th century.
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Water expands during freezing due to the hydrogen bonding in the water.
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You can freeze air using liquid helium.
A blue whale's heartbeat can be heard from two miles away.
Contrary to popular belief, a blue whale’s heart isn’t as big as a Volkswagen beetle. However, it is still huge at 5 ft in length, 4 ft in width, and standing at 5 ft tall. This massive organ weighs about 181 kg.
The Netherlands has a squirrel bridge.
One of the most interesting fun facts about humans’ relationship with animals: After a few squirrel casualties, Netherlands officials built a squirrel bridge across the N44 motorway. The two-year project cost a hefty £120,000. However, to date, only five squirrels have been seen using it.
Subway footlongs don’t measure a foot long.
Man, talk about false advertising. A fun fact you probably don’t know about this beloved sandwich joint is that Subway actually faced a 2013 lawsuit for their “foot” longs. The food chain explained that the Subway Footlong is merely a brand name and not meant to be the actual measure of the sandwich. The case was then promptly thrown out.
Marie Curie's belongings still have radioactive residue in present day.
Marie Curie’s contributions to science had her named by many as the mother of modern physics. One of the works she was most known for was her study of radioactive materials and the discovery of elements such as polonium and radium. However, her research took a toll on her health. Radioactive exposure not only led to her death due to aplastic anemia – but her clothes, furniture, and books remain radioactive to this day. Now, over a century later, her notebooks have to be stored in a lead box, as they will still be radioactive for another 1,500 years.
The Canary Islands are named after dogs, not birds.
One of the fun facts you wouldn’t think about: The Canary Islands aren’t named after canary birds! The location was actually named after dogs. Despite being off the coast of Northwestern Africa, the archipelago is actually part of Spain. The area’s Spanish name is Islas Canarias. This name roots from the Latin phrase Canariae Insulae, or “island of dogs.”
The Netherlands has the tallest population.
At an average height of 72.36” (6.03 ft), the Netherlands is home to the tallest population on Earth.
Indonesia has the shortest population.
On the flip side, the smallest population in the world are in Indonesia. It houses the world’s smallest average height at 62.2” (5.2 ft).
Tom Hanks was not paid for Forrest Gump.
This may be surprising for one of his most iconic roles, but Tom Hanks did not receive a set fee for this film. Instead, he signed an agreement that entitled him to percentage points from the film’s profit. Ultimately, his part in the film’s earnings netted him at US$40 million.