A jiffy is a real unit of time — either 1/100th of a second or 3×10⁻²⁴ seconds in physics.

The human brain operates on about 20 watts of power.

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Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates shift along faults.

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The barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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The door-in-the-face technique uses large requests to gain smaller agreements.

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Volcanic eruptions can release ash clouds that disrupt air travel.

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Handwashing protocols significantly reduced hospital infections.

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The Human Genome Project mapped the entire human genetic sequence.

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Many coins are made of precious metals such as gold and silver which makes their value higher than face value.

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