The lifetime odds of dying in a motor vehicle crash in the U.S. are about 1 in 100.

Dark matter is believed to make up most of the universe’s mass but has not been directly observed.

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Antibiotics have saved millions of lives since their discovery.

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The Asch conformity experiment demonstrated the influence of group pressure.

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Fossilized pollen helps scientists understand ancient ecosystems.

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The Cavendish experiment measured the density of the Earth using lead spheres.

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Lightning is hotter than the Sun.

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The Stanford marshmallow experiment influenced studies of self-control.

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The Earth's atmosphere is composed mostly of nitrogen and oxygen.

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