The element Oganesson (118) was first synthesized in 2002 at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Russia.

Earthquakes can cause liquefaction in saturated soil.

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The Human Genome Project mapped the entire human genetic sequence.

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Fossils form when organisms are preserved in sediment over millions of years.

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The Earth's atmosphere traps heat through the greenhouse effect.

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There are invisible colors humans cannot see.

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Gorillas share over 95 percent of their DNA with humans.

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There are more possible shuffles of a deck of cards than seconds since Earth formed.

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The human brain generates enough electrical activity to power a small light bulb.

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